James Thomas
My first property (CA) closed, Seller says she's not leaving
Hello, I met someone yesterday who recommended I post on these forums to get some valuable feedback from this community - many thanks in advance. Going to condense the story as much as possible so it's not horribly TL...
Joshua Dorkin
Beware of the Real Estate Guru Trap: What to Look for & How to Protect Yourself
Blogger Andrew MacDonald, yesterday posted an article on the BiggerPockets Blog that is an absolute MUST READ for anyone considering spending their money on a real estate guru.
The article breaks down both the typica...
Joe T.
Screwed by lender, any recourse? Out $2200
So my lender did a pre approval on me about 4 times and I confirmed with them several times that I would be able to get a loan on a non-owner occupied duplex. Fast forward to 2 weeks before closing (yesterday), my len...
Curtis H.
$200K Equity Sub2 Question
Hello BP, I currently live in a home I picked up Sub2 about 2 years ago. The goal was to buy it, live in it while fixing it up with some sweat equity, and sell with no capital gains tax. Find a new place creatively, a...
Lewis McKnight
Should Realtors try to Stop Zillow from removing their rentals.
So, I am an investor and realtor. I work and live in Dallas Tx and Starting January 12th. Zillow will not longer pull rentals from the MLS and put them on their site. They will charge everyone, Realtor or landlord 9.9...
Sharon Carter
No More 'Subject To' Transactions
I just received an email from Phil and Shenoah Grove requesting investors to join forces and fight against a bill being proposed to legislation which will effectively STOP investors, buyers and sellers ability to purc...
Andrew Faulkner
Dumb question about buying notes from newbie
I have around $250k to play with, and I'm considering buying notes off FCI. Can anyone tell me what I'm missing? Many of the 1st position notes (non-performing) sell for a fraction of the value of the property. It s...
Bruce Lynn
Everyone wants to buy a foreclosure until they get to see inside the property
Everyone wants to buy a foreclosure until they get to see inside the property.
Look at what this guy won at the tax foreclosure option.https://www.13abc.com/2024/02/25/buyer-beware-local-man-buys...
It's not always ...
Grant Stuard
How are people scaling so fast?
I have listened to some podcasts, and have heard people saying they got their first 7 properties in 11 months. Some even crazier. I have 5 properties, but I have used all my money to purchase these properties at 25% d...
Chris C.
Time to Face Federal Compliance Issues of Mobile Home Lending
If you are interested in mobile home lending as I am then it is time to face the facts that we cannot continue business as usual. The Safe Act only woke me up to the myriad of laws that we should be complying with an...