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Andy Kurtz What are the potential pitfalls with 6+ family rehabs?
26 October 2016 | 7 replies

I've found a potential deal, but I don't know what I don't know when it comes to investing in 6+ unit buildings.

Found a bank owned 6 family in a rural C+ area in New Hampshire. Property is boarded up, and needs mas...

Robert Dabicci Pitfalls of first purchase I should watch for (4plex)
6 February 2019 | 4 replies

Hello I am looking at a 4 unit property (each 2 bed 1 bath) and I was wondering if anyone would mind pointing out some of the pitfalls a new investor like me may miss?The property is listed just over 100k and when I u...

Monique McCalla Seller Financing all info welcome, pros/cons, pitfalls/sucesses!
10 April 2016 | 2 replies

Would appreciate all information in regards to Seller Financing, the pros and cons as well as pitfalls and successes.  The best steps to take, etc.  Want to start out in the right direction!  Thanks

Tiffany Berry What is the biggest pitfalls you face in wholesaling?
28 January 2019 | 0 replies

I have read many posts and have spoken with multiple people.  I would like to know the biggest challenges you faced when first becoming a wholesaler?  Was it the market aspect that took a while to master?  Or was it b...

Zach Gentner Primary Residence and Rental on Same Parcel, Legal Pitfalls?
6 January 2020 | 4 replies

Hey, BiggerPockets!
I'm a long time reader of the forums and I have a feeling that among the wealth of knowledge here, that someone would have an answer to this question. Any of your sage wisdom, advice, and comments...

Robert Steele Would you buy a partial ownership given the pitfalls?
13 March 2019 | 6 replies

I might have an opportunity to buy a one third ownership in a nice single family property. The property is well maintained from the outside. It is owned by a husband and wife and another family member. Assume that I c...

David Gotsill Forms of Joint-Venture or Partnership Agreement; Common Pitfalls
2 February 2018 | 1 reply

Hey BP Community - A small number of like-minded investors and I are considering a joint-venture or partnership aimed at simple buy-and-hold SFH or small multi-family properties.We are still hashing out some of the de...

John Thedford Transactional Funding? The Pitfalls? How Could I Get Hurt
1 February 2018 | 19 replies

I just had someone ask me about transactional funding. This is not my typical M/O and am curious how I could get hurt offering that service.@Jay Hinrichs and other pros?

Natalie Schanne Pitfalls? Avoiding Transfer Tax -Flipping WITH the original owner
19 August 2017 | 10 replies

What are the pitfalls to having a contract with an owner to "flip" his property while he still owns it 100%? Does anyone do this successfully to pocket more money and/or utilize owner "private financing"?For example: ...

Donald Hendricks Pitfalls of buying a home on owner finance terms
19 January 2014 | 6 replies

I found a house that is being sold on owner finance. The numbers work, with about $300 a month cash flow using the 50% rule and 2% rule.

Question is, what are the pitfalls of buying on owner financing? What...