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I have a HUD property on contract which expires on 1 Dec. I had 45 days to close. Since this is my third property I chose not to go with a conventional loan. I assumed banks wouldn't want to talk to me anymore. Plus I...
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California Draws Battle Lines in Rent Control ConflictKathy Fettke | 28 May 2018The battle lines have been drawn in the war over California rent control. Tenant advocates announced recently they have enough signatures...
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Hi all,I am currently working in tech and looking to diversify some of my income while working on building up some passive income. I am currently living in NYC which is definitely not a market I am interested in. I ha...
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Wow so I decided to get my real estate license in New York. I'm taking the 75 hour course now and I'm schedule for the exam for the end of January. This is super exciting for me and at the same time a little scary lol...
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Hello BP!!
During some research I have came across Dodd-Frank and SAFE act regulations with seller financing. As a new investor should I meet with a RMLO and/or Real Estate Attorney:
Before I start maki...
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Was wondering if anyone can offer advice on structuring private money loans. I am new in REI and am currently seeking out my first deal. When that first deal finally does present itself, I want to be ready and move on...
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Going to be honest here - I am not sure this is a great deal... Maybe a good deal, maybe an acceptable deal but not a great deal as it stands.If I decide to buy this - it will be my first investment property, my first...
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Just joined the BP site and wanted to put my 2 cents in. I started like most immigrants. You come to America the land of opportunity. You work and make money. You save and work more and make a little money. You save s...
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I'm looking for some protection against a tenant who will break a lease, especially during the winter months when it might take more than one month to find a replacement tenant. A early termination fee in the lease, w...
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I have been browsing post on the Coronavirus and I frequently see comments and posts claiming the government is not protecting landlords and only seek to guard the rights of tenants. I’m not here to debate that, inste...