Benjamin Carver
What's working for House Hacking in Raleigh Right Now
Hey BP! Not an "expert" but I house hack Raleigh and work with house hackers in the area every day. If you're looking for the first or next house hack this year, then you're probably doing a lot of research on areas, ...
David Robertson
Young Entrepreneur Starting a Real Estate Company – Seeking Advice on Raising Capital
Hey BiggerPockets community!
I’m a young entrepreneur in the real estate space, and I’ve recently started my own company. My focus is on raising capital for acquisitions and acting as a general partner in real estate...
Leon Green
Property Management Fees: Conflict of interest?
As a property manager I'm familiar with many trends in fees/revenue generating practices that property managers charge. Some of these practices do not align the property manager and property owner's interest. For exam...
Joshua Stewart
Selling a New Home Pre-Construction
Hi Developers, I have my eyes on three adjoining lots. There are several examples in the city where an investor bought a lot, had the custom design completed, and then marketed/sold at the "completed" price point - bu...
Ashton Karp
Prospect follow up when being ignored
I am finishing my first year as a real estate agent and am hitting a block with follow ups on leads. I focus my business on door knocking, cold calling, and my sphere, with the intent of purchasing physically distress...
John Williams
Can't find properties meeting the Rule of 2% (or Rule of 1%)
I'm considering a jump into residential real estate as an investment opportunity and have read about the Rule of 1% and Rule of 2% (i.e. monthly rent should be 1-2% of the property price). I understand they aren't nec...
Kristen Ray
"Pulling a permit" during rehabs
Hello BP flippers & Company,Recently I was advised to hire contractors that can "pull a permit." What does that mean? Please share.Kind Regards
Chris Lo
Using Property Management
I got a newbie question.
If Property Management Company can pick the right property, take care of it and tenants, and everything related to the property for ~10% fee, then why doesn't everyone do it?
Maybe many peo...
Ellie Narie
How do you "define" primary residence for FHA purposes?
Could you live in an FHA property for 6 months and 1 day and still have it count as your primary residence? As in, spend 6 months and 1 day sleeping at the property, and the other time of the year not sleeping there, ...
Coban Scott
First Rental Property
I'm looking to House Hack as a start too my investing career, could I get a few tips to house hack in a very expensive place like Toronto, Canada. I have about $30,000 saved up as of now and I am a full time student i...