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Rent control can have significant implications for real estate investors, both positive and negative, depending on the specifics of the rent control laws and the investor's strategy. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how...
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I am looking to purchase rental properties outside of the state I live in CA, and looking for a lawyer to assess my situation and provide advice on acquiring The properties via LLC or Trust with umbrella INC. I live I...
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Hi everyone, my name is Brandon Chung, and I am a first-year student in college. I plan on buying a house in 12 months and house-hacking near campus. This would be my first experience with landlording, and I would lov...
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Hey BP! So I have someone who want to Lease Option, but has almost nothing to put towards an option fee. As this is a risk for me to tie up a chance of not selling to anyone for possibly 3 years, is it possible to "ti...
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Hello,My father is seeking to transfer a paid off SFR rental property in Florida from his name to a newly formed LLC, under his and my mother's administration. I have researched that there is a transfer tax based on t...
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I have been building my wholesaling business for about 7-8 months now and have successfully closed 9 deals so far. I'm trying to find a real estate brokerage to hang my license with and have hit a little dilemma a...
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Hello All! I am interested in acquiring pre foreclosures to buy and hold as rental properties. I am not a licensed RE agent or attorney, just an investor looking to increase my portfolio holdings. My original plan was...
What are some creative ways to make a legally binding contract without putting down a sizable deposit?
For example, consideration doesn't have to be money, what else could it be in a wholesale deal?
Fru...
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When wholesaling, how much earnest money is best to put down with seller and how much should I take from buyer when assigning my contract?
I am new to real estate and have a question regarding wholesaling. Is it legal in Maryland? I cannot find a legal basis for it in light of the following:"Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not ...