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Building a strong network in real estate is key to success!. Share your strategies and experiences: do you prefer local events, online platforms, or perhaps day-to-day networking tips?
I want to expand my network, e...
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So I am a mail carrier for the post office, and I deliver in a nice area of 300-450k houses. I know my customers and my customers know me. I've also been in real estate for a bit. I took a break and have recently j...
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Hello everyone,I own a restaurant that is on the MLS for sale. Once it is sold I am going to get into real estate investing. The restaurant is still in operation and must continue to operate until it is sold. My whole...
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Hi my name is Iddi Kaumba a local here in Lexington, KY. For the past few months I’ve been preparing to become a RE. I’ve been doing plenty of research to ensure I succeed in this field. (Shout to the BiggerPockets po...
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Newbie here. I'm preparing my first STR in the Austin area for guests. I'm near a river, so there are plenty of bugs around. The house was built in the mid-70s, on slab foundation, and has the original windows (which ...
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It's this time of year, when cutting checks to my private lenders, that I send some sort of thank you or christmas card with a short hand written note. In the past, I have dropped off chocolates or included a gift car...
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I have a General Contracting Company and I service investors with rehab and renovations. I am looking to begin flipping houses as well. It is a pleasure to service my clients with their investments and I look forward...
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Hi everyone,
My name is Mark.
First time posting here on the site. I will be closing on my 1st property in the Coachella Valley-La Quinta area in the next week. I will be renting it out as a vacation rental on a sho...
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I do a few owner financed sales a year to owner occupants dodd frank compliantly which means re servicing requirements under DF, if you escrow taxes and insurance DF requires you to use a loan servicer. My view is yo...
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I've worked with quite a few property managers but lately, I'm getting inundated with multiple phone calls a day and up to 10 emails from property management about non-urgent matters. Our agreement states they can spe...