Larry H.
From Potential Failure to Success
Here is a story I wanted to share to show the importance of due diligence. In June 2018 we bought a property from a friend of ours for $25,000. The property is an old mobile home that has an addition that makes it not...
Bei He
ADU Contract - need some suggestions
Hi,My friend referred a contractor to me (who is her high school friend) and they are relative new but they have done a few new builds and additional, renovation. etc. Their cost/sqft is quite competitive. I'm buildin...
Paul Hansen
The benefits of retaining a real estate attorney for Rehabbing
Hello BP members,I was wondering what advice is out there on retaining a residential real estate attorney for Fix & Flips. For example, Is it important to hire an attorney to set up an LLC? What aspects of the Fix...
Mike B.
Help us get creative
My sister and I, @Liz Benzschawel, had a conversation this morning with the seller of a mixed use building here in town. The building has been for sale awhile at a higher price, and now the seller has reduced his pri...
Dustin Mathenia
Dealing with a seller. What is my next step?
So I sent a few dozen emails saying something like I'm looking for the owner of 123 main st is this you? I'm interested in buying your house ...or something similar. Actually got a reply today this is copied pasted Ye...
Ruben Medina
Seeking experienced ideas - sell, keep, 1031 investment condo?
Thanks to BP I've become extremely interested in real estate and investing and Im continuously seeking to grow my portfolio. It I am currently torn about my options. Here's a bit of background...In 2009 I bought my fi...
Cody Gapol
Is this property worth it?
Hello BP Ohana,I'll be facing an issue here in the very near future and I really need some expert insight and advice on my best approach to the situation. I currently own a SFH (primary residence) with my soon to be E...
Gary Ahu
Delayed Financing....Cash out Refi
Aloha BP membersHas anyone done "delayed financing" to cash-out refinance right away instead of waiting for the property to be seasoned? What are the pros and cons of this type of financing? Mahalo in advance for an...
Austin Works
Complicated Wholesale
I am buying a house from a guy with a complicated situation at hand. I know that I can contact a real estate attorney, but I would like to save money where possible. His wife passed away in 2015, leaving her half of t...
Joe Boggin
title report came back. please advise!!
im new to this and my first property is at my fingertips! i am obtaining a neighbors property as a gift. its a dollar deed transfer in philadelphia. i had a title company run a 60 year title search. three "thin...