Eric Gutierrez
Beware of Kwikset Smartkey Deadbolts
I just wanted to share some more recent experience with Kwikset deadbolts as I have recommended them to numerous people in the past. Since early 2011 I have been installing Kwikset Smartkey deadbolts in all of my pro...
Carlos Ptriawan
Local Market started to rebound
I'm trying to continue the good discussion on the "Housing crash" thread that @Greg R. created few months ago and had the number one posts in the history of BP including a very insightful post from @James Hamling. But...
Michael Keith
5 Main Reasons Why the Real Estate Market Won't Crash
The real estate market is often the subject of speculation and forecasts, some predicting downturns or even crashes. However, based on my extensive experience and observation in the field, I believe there are strong r...
Shane Blackshear
BRRRR refinancing issues
I'd like to hear from anyone who attempted a BRRRR but the rehab cost were too much to refinance when you were done. If you're appraisal price didn't/won't meet the 75%-80% LTV mark. What did you do? Other than paying...
Ryan Norman
Deal Structuring for Free and Clear Property
Hello BP family. I'm working on my first deal after about 3 months of marketing, and need some advice on whether it is worthwhile. This lead in particular was generated via my high equity absentee owners list (500 ...
Ken Martin
How To Do a 1031 Exchange For An Existing Syndication
Hi BP community, I am about to kick off a syndication/raise for a great multifamily property in the midwest, and a few potential investors have expressed concern around investing given they would want to be able to IN...
Gene Hacker
Can or will negative interest rates happen in the United States?
I am trying to wrap my head around negative interest rates. Who buys bonds with negative interest rates? Are they 100% monetized? Could this be a trend that is coming to the USA?
Dominique Guinnane
Interest Rate Buydown vs. Sales Price Reduction
Hello Everyone,I'm a fairly new real estate agent in the Bay Area, CA. My brokerage recently had a quick presentation on how having an interest rate buydown vs. a sales price reduction could be beneficial to both sell...
Evan Myers
Did I offer too much?
3 bed 2 bath 2 car detaced garage 1674sf
Listed as REO on 8/11/11 @ $64k
Reduced after 120 days @ $59k
Reduced after 365 days @ $45k
Comps in area selling between $42 - 88k
Offer...
Marvin S.
Payouts! Owner/Borrower Wants Out!
I have come across a lot of opportunities where a home owner wants out of their original fixed loans/mortgages for various reasons. Thing is all I have come across are current on all payments. After looking at the si...