Bernadette Andrews
Interest rate woes - Loan quote review requested
I'm doing a 1031 exchange and just went under contract for the purchase of two villas which are under construction in Kingsland, GA. They should rent for $2100-$2200 and just a few months ago I would've had pretty go...
Charles D. Smith
Due Diligence: Know your Leases
Whether you’re buying an apartment building, shopping center, or commercial office building, it’s wise to make sure you know what is in your leases. Details can get missed in a seller or broker’s ...
Junior Francica
Commercial Deal A Good one?
Hey guys. I am a residential agent but have very limited knowledge on the commercial side of things. I have a commercial building that I am considering purchasing. It is the building that I am currently renting an off...
Jennifer Katherine De Loughy
Marketing Materials - What's the Norm?
My broker takes 46% of my commission: 40% in general and then an additional 6% that was explained to me as being for "advertising, office materials/use, etc." I've been using office materials accordingly. I recently f...
Neil Narayan
Massive North Austin mixed-use project takes root near new Apple
Northwest Austin’s booming tech corridor is about to grow even more.
A 129-acre office campus adjacent to Apple’s $1 billion office campus, currently under construction on West Parmer Lane, plans to add 800,000 squar...
Joshua Thang
Appraisal Report Bedroom Count is Different from Actual Number of Rooms
Hi,So I have a situation where Cuyahoga County records states my house has 2 beds but my house has 3 beds. The appraiser came in and appraised it as a 2 bedroom and called the 3rd bedroom as a "Den". Is this something...
Daniel B.
Need Help with New Section 8 Contract in California
First time RE investor, long time BP reader.We recently acquired a rental property (4 beds, 3 bath) in California with a section 8 tenant (family of 3). The tenant has been living at the property for 10 years, with a ...
Jeremy C.
Leasing Broker career path
Hello BP,I've been working as a Gov contractor providing Cloud Engineer services for a while, but my true passion is commercial real estate. I would like to branch into commercial leasing with a government client nich...
Jerry Poon
Mortgage from Private Lender or Regular Bank?
I am seeking a loan, and I have a few options between a private lender and a regular bank. The terms are similar. What are the pros and cons of each?Will the private loan show up on my credit?And lastly, what are the ...
John Messier
3-Family Common Area
Hi, I'm in process of purchasing a house with 3-tenants, each on a separate floor. Each tenant has access to the basement through a common interior stair case. The unfinished part of the basement includes a washer/d...