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I just listened to the latest BP Podcast (55) and I'm shocked that everyone does not go to a bank organized when applying for a mortgage. I have a few duplexes, and each time I have put together a binder with sect...
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Hi guys,Just wanted to share a small success story on challenging an appraiser, mainly because before I just (successfully) did it this week, I honestly wasn't sure if it was a thing you were "Allowed" to do, much les...
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I am investing with a builder to build SFH as spec homes and sell them. Traditionally I have sold the builder land and loaned him the money to buy the land and build the house with us splitting up the profits when it...
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Today is a great day! I finally got my money back from a BP member after over 2 years. We had met on BP in 2015 as he attended my meetup group and over the years he was very involved with the community here in Chica...
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Folks,What are your thoughts on renting to someone who has a discharged bankruptcy in 2014 ? What other factors/items can I check to reduce risk in such a case ?Thanks a ton,Vidit
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I believe that Tenants have the right to keep and bear arms. Is it appropriate as a landlord to mandate that a tenant have insurance such as LawShield, USCCA or AOR and to provide proof of such?
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I have a house in GA under contract and I won't be able to get a warranty deed on it, just a quit claim. The law firm I used to close my last purchase says their title insurance company will not insure the title...
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Hi BP,
I own 2 rental properties in Baltimore MD and i am first having trouble deciding on whether to place them in an LLC or not (I plan to slowly scale and house hack a new property once a year). If so, I am having...
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So I am wondering if this is a legitimate asset protection strategy and would highly value any mortgage lenders or attorneys opinions. I haven't heard this discussed before.My wife and I own several properties. I ha...