Jay Gata
One Investor completely dominating my market!!
There is one investor in my market who is completely dominating it...he buys every reo on MLS, almost every property on auction.com and hubzu in our area. He also builds new construction and owns 80% of the city multi...
James Dunn
Tax lien - can I buy from current holder and then request a tax deed
I was approached by a seller who has a property he's looking to sell. It's a rental and he's pretty much washed his hands of it from what the renters tell me. He hasn't paid 2009, 2010, or the 2011 taxes and they've b...
Oliver Martin
Notice to raise rent
Hello everyone.I have a tenant who has an expired contract and is on a month-to-month status. We agreed on raising his rent from $1100 to $1200 next month when we renew his contact. Do I need to give an 30 day notice ...
Alyssa Esquivel
Sample Estoppel Letter
Hello BP members! Does anyone have a sample estoppel letter they'd be willing to share? I am purchasing a duplex tenants in place. Thanks in advance!
Mike Clancy
Direct Mail Marketing Advice
Hello!My wife and I are just about to send out our first DM campaign. We are going to rehab SFR's outside of the Seattle area and need your feedback.Our budget for DM for right now is $2,000/month and our goal is to ...
Todd Ashley
New Leases for Inherited Tenants?
Well, I close on my first investment property on Friday - crazy timing, I know. It is a small 4-unit property and I will be moving into the only vacant unit (owner occupy). I will be inheriting tenants for the other t...
Douglas Larson
Lifestyle Design Flip
Many inspiration gurus and success authors like to talk about "lifestyle design" these days. You've probably also heard that real estate investing, with its eight essential vitamins and minerals, can be an important p...
Rodney Lorenzo
How do you expand your portfolio?
I closed on my first commercial property last November - a 6 unit all residential. To those that have successfully expanded your portfolio, what strategies worked for you the most? I want to avoid having my loan calle...
Kenny Kuramoto
Creating LLC for out of state investing
I'm needing to create a LLC for my lender. I'm investing in GA but live in CA. Do I have to make the LLC in GA where the property resides? Whats the best way to create one in a timely manner? I've heard of legalzoom a...
Obaid M.
Houston suburb area (RIchmond) - purchase new or old home?
Hello all, first of all, thank you, thank you and thank you. Over the past few days, I've been reading pages after pages and forum threads on BP and really really appreciate all the expertise, advice and information t...