Eunice L.
What is the BEST book you've ever read on NEGOTIATION?!
Hi BP members, I'm about to order some books on negotiation and would love you input.What is the best book or books you've read on the topic of negotiation? Has the book's content actually helped you improve as a nego...
Shafi Noss
Interest Paid on Security Deposits?
I'm studying for my license and ran into this paragraph on the study materials
"The landlord must return security deposits within 45 days of lease termination; on security deposits of $50 or more, the landlord must a...
Carlos Flores
Hard Money Lending - Basics
Hello All,I have been doing research in order to start flipping homes.Can anyone offer some insight as to how private lending works.Terms?What are 4-12, 4-9, 3-6?What lenders do you usually use?How many lenders are y...
Account Closed
How much should you offer?
I decided to take the leap and start my own “we buy houses” website. I sent out my first direct mail campaign last night. However, I have no idea what is considered a fair price? I understand this varies based on cond...
Arad Goller
Porperty taxes in the usa
How can I calculate property taxes? there is a formula that I can use?
Aubri Paredes
Homeowners Insurance on a 2 Fam in North Jersey
Hi everyone,I am in the process of closing on my first house hack in NJ. I currently have two quotes but they both vary greatly from each other and are higher than I anticipated. I was wondering if anyone has a recomm...
Thomas Henry
Money to start
I was curious on average how much money people suggest having in the bank before you start investing in real estate? I know that it will vary depending on what size house/property and what market your in but just look...
Steve Johnson
Closing costs and how to factor them into the investment decison
Good Afternoon Investors,I am a new investor and am assembling the pieces in preparation for my first deal. My question is about closing costs and how to factor them into the project cost total. I understand that c...
Eseta Matasau
Earnest money/Closing cost questions
1)How much is generally required for earnest money? Is there a state standard percentage of how much money is needed for EMD? (I live in CA, btw.) or is it just negotiable?2) Can you use a credit card to pay for the e...
Rob Z.
Trulia crime ratings
Do you guys feel that the trulia crime rating for a specific area is accurate? In my area(San Diego) it seems to be in the ballpark for the areas I know well.
I was looking at the Kansas City mo area and was trying ...