Corey Dutton
What’s Going On Behind the Scenes at the Banks?
There is so much speculation among realtors, lenders, and real estate investors about the “shadow inventory.” I wonder what’s really going on behind the scenes at the banks with regard to releasing inventory? Does any...
Greg P.
Managed Futures? Average 15% returns and 4 times leverage?
Hello, I have a trustworthy friend of mine who presented a opportunity. Basically, he is apart of a hedge fund who has a 10 year history of producing 15% average returns in managed futures. He said that if I investe...
Darrick Lowe
How to buy multi-family with no lease tenants
The majority of multi-families I have been looking at have tenants in place without a lease. They are paying month-to-month. Tenants are well protected here in NY. Let's assume that the Seller provides bank stateme...
Paul Salmela
Any real world examples of an LLC protecting your assets?
I have read several articles on BP that seem to indicate that one should create an LLC for rental properties. I own several rental properties, put my personal name on the title, and have significant equity in most of...
Mindy Jensen
Looking for Document Deadline Language
I just closed on my ugliest transaction. Ugly because the listing agent did not supply the documents and information we had requested in the inspection resolution, and when I called to ask for them and tell her we wou...
Justin Holley
New .5% fee on Fannie and Freddie Backed Loans
This new Fannie and Freddie fee of 1/2 of 1% of the loan value is going to be a bummer for BRRRR. However, this will have a far greater oppressive effect on low-income families. If you feel this new fee is out of li...
James Masotti
Investment Calculators Recommendation
@Brandon Turner and @Joshua Dorkin - To start I want to say that I absolutely love the investment calculators. They're super simple and provide a great way to analyze deals on a level playing field, however in the las...
Debo Adesida
Holá Chicagoland!
Hello BiggerPockets,
I'm Debo (pronounced like 'Day-bo', NOT like 'dee-bo' from Friday! lol)
I'm originally from the Philly area, but now I am in Chicago (in Oak Park) and am looking forward to starting my Real Esta...
Eric Olsen
Real Estate, Holidays, Engagement and Aggravation
This was my first Holiday season since undertaking this Real Estate adventure. I figured that with the Holidays being so hectic for people, and with winter being a slow time (Chicago Suburbs) that perhaps I could get...
Michael Lemieux
Contract for deed questions
Just curious, can a contract for deed be recorded as public record? Will it show up in a title search?