How does the process of acquiring private money work. You bring a deal to the potential lender, they like it and decide to lend you the money for a specific amount based on certain conditions. What are the next steps?...

Will someone explain to me what it means to "open escrow". Thanks, Mario

Exactly what kind of relationship does the bank have with a real estate agent? How do they go about working with each other? Do banks hire RE Agents?

Ok ok, I know there is no such thing as free money. Here is the deal:I'm in Austin, Texas, looking in the 78702 area code (north of the river and close to downtown). Up and coming area. Everything I've seen in this ar...

I'm considering selling a property to a family member below current market value.  For the purpose of determining potential capital gains/losses, I need to establish a fair market value that will hold up to IRS standa...

There are a lot of investing opportunities that are only available to accredited investors, particularly in the realm of Real Estate. I began to look into this as a worthy goal or milestone for a real estate investor ...

I received this e-mail from AirBnB today.  This is going to make 'professional hosting' much harder for those of us that cross list on multiple listing sites.  AirBnB already refuses to allow integration dispite e...

Good morning Everyone, A few weeks ago, I posted a question about refinancing my property.  I was able to find a mortgage broker who has agreed on GFE to work with me on refinancing my property.  He quoted me 3.879% w...

I'm selling northern California land for under $2k.  The buyer sent me a grant deed to sign with a notary.  How do I ensure that I get paid if I'm not using escrow?  

Hi all!Looking to bid on/win a property at auction on a third party auction site. Property is described as "bank-owned" but further in the description..."Quitclaim Deed and Assignment of Sheriff's Certificate of Title...