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Casey Waters Asking an Agent to Run Comps
22 October 2019 | 3 replies

I'm getting started in flipping and am just starting to look for my first property. I will be marketing for my own deals, and I don't expect to find many/any deals on the MLS, so I won't really be using an agent to he...

Scott K. How does an assumable mortgage work? Seems like a great idea now!
5 December 2022 | 6 replies

With rates 6.5%-7%, especially for investment properties right now, I just read about assumable mortgages where you simply take over the mortgage of the seller when you buy the property. How does this work? Can anyone...

Sean Stewart 2nd lien bank foreclosure - excess funds go to 1st lien?
3 August 2022 | 11 replies

Scenario: 2nd lien bank foreclosure auction ~ $50k judgement/fee/interests.  Winning Bid at auction $100k.  1st lien owed $150k (not in foreclosure yet)

My question: Does any winning bid over the 2nd lien credit b...

Scott McWilliams Creative offer strategy for distressed seller
31 August 2019 | 4 replies

I found a great 4/2 duplex opportunity in a neighborhood that is converting. I need some help coming up with creative offers that would help the seller get out of a sticky situation. First of all, the seller is the li...

LaRon Phillips REAL ESTATE NEWBIE: SPLITTING TIME BETWEEN CHICAGO & LA...ANY ADVICE?
2 February 2015 | 3 replies

Greetings BP’ers! Over the last few years I’ve done some “career hacking” to find a better work/life balance for myself. Well I’ve achieved that goal after 7 years! I’ve gotten things to where I can work from anywhe...

Scott Blackwill Tax Deferment as an LP investor on Multi-Family Syndication
5 March 2021 | 28 replies

I understand you can defer taxes on SFH through a 1031 exchange, but what about tax deferment as an LP of a syndication?  It's my understanding you'll have some paper losses due to depreciation that you can push to fo...

Fabiola F. Syndicating as co-GP. Am I asking too much to JV w/ my investor?
30 December 2019 | 20 replies

I have an interesting deal on the table to join a pretty significant multifamily syndication as a co-GP for 1,000+ units at a price tag of $130m+. Financing is in place as is an institutional equity partner. My positi...

Bill Mitchell Getting More Offers Accepted With Sellers: A Trick Im Sharing with You
19 December 2013 | 23 replies

We all know about the 70% rule and how it works. But if your numbers are correct for ARV and repairs, and then have to back out your assignment fee as well. Sometimes its difficult to get your offers accepted beca...

Account Closed Tapping in to my parents home equity ???
18 April 2020 | 21 replies

My parents have had their house paid off for over 15+ years already. The house is worth about $250k. Is it a good idea to finance the house to tap into the equity? (using the money to invest in more real estate).My co...

John ONeill Confessions of a First-Time Flipper: What I Wish I Knew Before I Started!
10 February 2025 | 12 replies

I thought it would be fun to start a thread where we can share our craziest fix-and-flip stories, biggest "oops" moments, and the golden nuggets of wisdom we've picked up along the way. Whether you're a seasoned pro o...