Ted Schmidt
Dodd-Frank and SAFE
The Dodd-Frank and SAFE Act created a new set of laws that cover real estate finance. As they relate to rent to own, or more specifically lease option agreements, it is important to know that any financing agre...
Casey Spivey
My Business Plan and Ideas. Feedback Encouraged!
For 2012 I have decided to move from investing on my own to building a full time investment company. My vision is to have six separate departments that will each be headed by a separate person. The divisions would be:...
Vlad B.
Out of State Investor Disadvantage?
I'm an out-of-state investor in the Kansas City area. With the market being so hot I am noticing that I'm at a disadvantage. Looking at multi-family properties (2-4 units), I'm noticing issues with properties that I c...
Zoe Mercier
Meeting with RE Agent - what to ask for flips and B&H?
We looking for deals to rehab and flip or to buy & hold. I have set up a meeting with a RE agent and am curious if anyone has any advice for us. I would love to know what questions to ask the agent and what guide...
Landon Brazile
New Investor Introduction
Hello BP Family,My name is Landon and I’m a 23 yr old newbie investor out of Dallas-FortWorth Area. I just got out of college and played football during my time. I've started my real estate journey not too long ago ba...
Brett Peters
How to Adjust Comparables
When adjusting comparables, how do you determine the value of amenities relative to the increase in value of the home? In other words, how do you know an extra bathroom adds $500 in value? Or a let's say a garage adds...
Lian Chavda
Attempting to start my first move in Real Estate in WA
Okaaaay. So i've attended my local REIA (Met great people there), read everything I have been advised to read here on BP and else where (although, I know there is more than likely more things to read), and had lunch w...
Vivian D.
Double closing, or sort of
Hi everyone,I have a (complicated) question regarding double closing, foreign investors buying and selling properties in the US, and beyond.Due to our current situation (long story), we cannot afford to have extra i...
Jonathan Oakley
Best college degree for real estate investing/realtors
Hello everyone,I’m a senior in high school this year and I’m currently taking classes to get my real estate license so I can begin selling properties this summer. My plan is to sell throughout college, and invest into...
Christopher Griffith
Bronx property
Good Evening BP Should I buy this or let it go2 Family home asking price $340,000 ( bank pay off)Layout is 3/1 with 2 full bathroomsno basement no attic needs $35,000 repair I want to rehab the property 2 family homes...