Gina Qing
Builder trying to have us cancel the contract
Hi BP community, hope all is well. We got under contract for a new build with a developer via a realtor (she also represents the seller / the developer) about one year ago. We were informed by the realtor that the dev...
Marco C.
Pros and Cons of Creating a Business Entity (in Canada)
Hi Everyone,After doing lots of reading and research on the different investment strategies available, I am wondering what the BP community thinks about using a business entity to hold real estate? I am specifically w...
Larmon Cummings Jr
Doing "Comps"-A Quick Tip For Newbies
Hello BP Community, I wanted to post a quick tip for the newbies out there trying to figure out where to start on doing "comps", or comparable sales, in order to get an idea of the value of a property. I have been con...
Raymond Y.
Working in Manhattan and looking at South Jersey
Hi everyone!I created an account a year ago and didn't take action until now because I thought it wasn't a good time to start real estate until I was sitting on a mountain of cash. Still broke now, but recently I star...
Account Closed
Do you put home on mls during renovation period
Hi All,I wanted to get your opinions on whether a property that is being renovated should be put on mls during the renovation period (major renovation). Or should it be put on mls after the renovation is complate and...
Eric Williams
Disregarded Entity Qualification: Married Couple in Community Property State
Rev. Proc. 2002-69I found this guidance and thought I would provide a summary:It was issued to remove uncertainty surrounding treatment of an entity owned solely by a husband and wife in a community property state.Ess...
Scott Mac
Is Grey Always the Best Choice for Interiors (???)
So many people are on the Grey bandwagon when it comes to painting interior walls (I am too).
But Sherwin-Williams has come out this year what they think might be new trends for apartments.
Browns and Greens it look...
Scott Hughes
Thinking about changing my offer strategy for MLS deals
So, I imagine I'm having a similar problem I'm finally getting over that a lot of rookies face. That is overcoming the notion that I need to see a piece of property to put an offer in on it. I'm pretty much there, and...
Michael Cabral
Using a Heloc as a downpayment
Hi Everyone,I’m looking to buy my first rental property and I’ve seen countless videos and articles about using a HELOC for a downpayment on the property. I don’t have enough money for a downpayment but want to start ...
Susan Park
Banks Title /Escrow dilemma
I got pretty lucky with my first REO flip that's in escrow that's closing this week... I bought it from TB&W and they let me choose my own escrow and title. Smooth.
Now what? I'm starting to make offers from the ...