I'm pretty new in this field and I was wondering how to go about getting information about properties and their owners for homes in the pre-foreclosure stage. For instance, if I wanted to find out which homeowners in...

What are your expectations of your property manager from a maintenance perspective?We are currently trying a PM out for the first time and we've given them a triplex to manage. As a landlord, I tend to react very quic...

Hi All,I am a newbie on BP and find the forum a good wealth of information. Was hoping I can get some advice or opinion on my current situation.I have a couple that submitted a rental application and based on that app...

What are the pros and cons to pulling out a line of credit on a building versus refinancing? Wouldn't refinancing be more beneficial since you can individually pocket some of the funds tax free? I am aware that refina...

I'm analyzing a 10-unit nestled among other big complexes. Buildings are identical however, but the bigger complexes have a pool and some kind of clubhouse/internet common area. What would you guys value these ameniti...

I'm currently representing a client who is in need of financing for an offshore real estate venture. We're interested in connecting with lenders or financial institutions experienced in cross-border real estate transa...

I'm doing a large scale renovation on one of my rental properties, and have a question that I can't seem to find an answer to. As I understand it, anything done as part of a larger renovation (even if it normally coul...

Hello everyone, I am looking for an investor or contractor who can provide itemized labor rates (in $/SF of the house) for various construction scopes in projects located in the Bay Area and Sacramento.. For instance,...

Let me start by saying I WILL be discussing this with a professional CPA or attorney. I just want to go into the meeting with as much information as possible, and I know there are some very smart professionals on this...

Hello, 
I have been working on getting some properties under contract, I have now met with a few sellers and heard no a few times. I am using a website to see MLS listings, and have noticed a few duplexes in the area...