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I have a question about how earnest money works. I've asked where to send the earnest money when I sign a purchase and sale contract with a seller. It's been answered that the money should go to a title or escrow comp...
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Hi, I've read a ton on this site about buy and holds and how you can't just rely on the numbers or the 2% rule and so on.At this point, I have analysis paralysis on this subject. Just what is a good deal? I've heard:-...
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I'm about to close on my first out-of-state rental property investment when I received an email from the Title Insurance Agent that I need wire the closing funds to avoid delay. The email had my property details and r...
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Tenant Screening - Now more important than ever! This has always been the a crucial part of the rental process, but now landlords and Property Managers should be even more meticulous because the CDC Moratorium has bee...
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I've been having some questions about how equity trust is handling lost checks and return checks, not to mention long processing times on deals. What IRA custodian is working for you guys???
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The sellers agent is asking for a deposit to go along with the offer on a property. How common is it for a cash deposit to be included with a offer on a property?
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Hello, I am looking for input from those who have used online rental payment applications for their tenants to pay their rent. I am looking into Innago, Avail, apartments.com, a few others. Ideally I am looking for ...
Hello to all,
I am relatively new to BP with hopes to soon begin investing in my local area. I am a newbie and still gathering as much overall real estate knowledge as I can. I live in Rocklin, Ca with the closest s...
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Hello,
I'm assisting my clients (friends) purchase their first home. I would like to give them a portion of my commission to help them out. I know I will need to contact my attorney and accountant but was wo...
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Hello BP,
I inherited a 5 acre plot of land after my father's passing, and the deed transferred to me about 2 years ago. Issue is, there are people living on the land that have built a manufactured home on it and ha...