a few of us are organizing a RE investment club for educational/networking purposes (meeting once/month)...applying for a tax id number so we can have a bank account, but not sure what "legal structure" would be be...

Setting out to approach family and friends for private money for the first time. Have put together a business plan and an LLC. As far as I understand it, real estate-backed notes are not generally considered securitie...

Hi guys,I am a new member.  I was recently involved in some real estate transactions and one is still ongoing.  During both I was shocked to discover a lot of unethical / fraudulent practices by licensed RE profession...

I closed in escrow on a REO property 1-30-08. The title company said that the seller docs should be received in 24-48hrs. I asked what happens if they do not receive the sellers docs in this timeframe and she said tha...

Sometimes when browsing houses for sale, I'll see the term "legal duplex," which would obviously seem to imply that there is such a thing as an illegal duplex. So, my question is, if I had found a single family house ...

So I believe I know the answer, and I am going back to a few books to read more on each to make sure my situation fits.. but this will be my first partnership and I realize I lack the experience and maybe knowledge to...

Hello,
Any investors here have turn single to duplex in Windsor Ontario?
Would love to hear from you , to get a better sense of the numbers and challenges. to be more specific:how is working with the city in terms o...

Hi there, I am looking to start wholesaling in the State of New York, but can't tell if it's illegal or not. Also I did see that marketing a house is illegal without a real estate license in NYS. So would me asking on...

Hi all! I am brand new to the forums and have been thoroughly impressed with the amount of helpful advice floating around here. I'm leaving a few questions for anybody out here to chime in on. I am grateful for all he...

Landlords in California beware.  The current CA law is that unlawful detainer actions are publicly searchable unless they are resolved within 60 days of the first filing.  If the tenant fights, this easily takes it pa...