Gary Parker
Seller Tax Implications
I will potentially be purchasing a property sub2 the existing mortgage of $92,000.00, property worth $125K as is, seller says depreciated to $0, I will give a $10K note balloon due 10 years @ 0% interest and $100 ...
Joel Depas
My first time house hacking, I need help
I am about to take a new job in a new city and as part of my compensation they are providing me with housing of a 2 bedroom apt. They also told me that I could rent out the other room if I wanted to. This is my first ...
Andrew Dietz
Newbie College Grad moving to Florida
Hello, and good afternoon!
I've literally just graduated from Iowa State University with a professional degree in Architecture and a minor in Economics. After 6 years of college, I'm very anxious to enter the...
Account Closed
Broker Commisions - Investment Purchase
Can anyone testify to using a broker for investment property purchase vs not using a broker? Has anyone gone down the not using a broker path? What issues did you run in to? Was it worth the savings?Any input apprecia...
Jocelyn Gardiner
Why isn't the design aspect of REI discussed more often?
I've listened to several podcasts, browsed the forums and read some of the books, but I've yet to find any real emphasis or discussion about the design aspect of real estate investing. It's true I'm a complete novice,...
Michelle Elsaid
Hello from Orlando, FL
Hi all,I am a new BP member from Orlando, FL. I am learning as much as I can through BP and purchase my first "house hack" expected Oct. 2016. I am interested in residential homes, I plan to start with single family b...
Alexander Sobrado
Is Des Moines growth really sustainable??
I've been really intrigued by the Des Moines are real estate market for some time now. Cap rates look great, crime is low, and the city itself seems to be booming as of late. Seems like a great market for cash flow t...
Jeff Marzo
Moving from San Diego to Detroit. (Advice/Opposing Views Welcome)
"If you want to grow, get out of your comfort zone."Hello all. I wanted to start this thread as a marker for the decision I made about two weeks ago after visiting family in Detroit for two weeks (and multiple prior v...
Jose Garcia
Competing with Cash Buyers For Real Estate Investment
Hi all,I have a friend who's starting out with her first real estate investment. She has been approved for FHA & Conventional loan for $350K. However, most of the time that she makes offers, realtors tell her that...
Christian M.
Jobs analyzing potential real estate deals
First, a little background. I am 23 years old and currently work at a CPA firm and will be done with all of the CPA exams in a few months. The firm I work at audits numerous low income housing projects and elderly hou...