David Erjavec
Is SF's economic boom over
Here is an article that I thought I would share. Being a realtor in SF. The question of are we in a bubble comes up and now and then. I found the article spot on. I do not see any downturn happening for at least 3-4 y...
Armand Farr
Rent control clarification
Hey guys - I'm looking to buy a triplex/quad in Oakland and wanted to get some clarification on rent control.1. What is qualified as "substantial capital improvements" to a property? And does this completely remove an...
Dawn Anastasi
Response to a mailing from an heir
I've been sending out some letters looking for properties. I received a call from the daughter of one of the people I've mailed. Her father opened my letter and set it aside (but luckily didn't throw it away!) and he...
Tyra General
Short Sales Course
Hi All,
Does anyone have suggestions as to the best Short Sale Course(s)? I would really like personal testimonies before I go out and purchase one.
Thanks and God Bless,
Tyra
Linda Weygant
Colorado Question - Broker vs Agent
Hi All,I'm getting tripped up on a vocabulary item and am hoping some folks from Colorado can chime in. I have a friend who asked me to manage his rental, but I cannot because of this:Everything I read says that you ...
Account Closed
Do you recommend real estate seminars?
Hi, I listen to a Bigger Pockets Podcast every day. I just started learning more about real estate and these podcasts set me on fire ( not literally). I listen to one podcast a day, then I will play it in the morning ...
Robert Burns
Expired Listings
I've recently gotten access to the MLS with a local realtor. One of my first activities is to extract expired listings for wholesale and/or lease option leads. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best way and...
Anthony Halstead
BIGGER than Hyperinflation?
After the interesting discussions going on here at BP, thought I would share a parallel discussion which is ongoing amongst my circle of friends:
During the housing bubble, we were watching. We have some knowledge of...
Justin S.
First Flip Questions
I'm doing my first flip in the next month and have a couple of marketing questions for you veterans out there.
It is an REO that I got a good deal on. I close on the property in early April with hardmoney/private mo...
Jason K.
Real Estate attorney -- any references? Do I need to form an LLC here?
I've got a concern I need answered about birddogging. I am licensed.
1. As a licensed investor in Texas, what actions must I take in order to be able to pay a partner (birddog), where it is not considered paying an ...