This is not to say an experienced sponsor has bad deals, they will, but an investor typically will not only get 100% wiped out but if the company also took bonus depreciation the LP's will also have to pay that money back to the IRS, so its a double whammy (not an accountant but one may be able to chime in more on this).If you are a LP and invested in a syndication that has bridge debt, I strongly recommend you watch it very closely.

“There is concern that in stressful market conditions we could see the failure of [these lenders]…this has become very significant in the mortgage market.”And if rates, drop fast this actually could spell disaster for these mortgage companies.

I live in Midland TX which is dominated by the oil and gas industry and contemplated on purchasing a house or building a duplex to rent to a oilfield company.

The remediation company came out and just today removed the rest of their equipment.

to be honest, most people here is getting large downpayment after selling company stock or withdraw from 401k.

Has anyone here used a VA company?

Is there another role inside the company or at another company where your skills are valued but you can have more flexibility of schedule?

I've been in talks with a mom-and-pop property management company for handling my rental property, and I wanted to get your take on their terms.

I didn’t have to pay it but the water company makes me keep the water bill in my name now. 

I'm in real estate and property management for local companies in the DMV, this is pretty unacceptable.