My wife and I purchased a flip off the MLS a little bit ago.   Everything went along well till a bit of a hiccup at the end when the seller (owns the neighboring property) realized they didn't have a direct driveway i...

Several threads recently have discussed the ethical standard of suitability in real estate. In other words, are the buyers or sellers sophisticated enough to understand the risks of a financial arrangement if it is d...

Today while looking at a property in a questionable part of the city, I came across a house that had a security camera mounted to the top of the HVAC unit outside. In asking about it, the realtor said this was comm...

Hello all,I am new to the real estate investment club and looking for guidance from experienced pros. I've heard every comment in the book so far: Single family flips or rentals?Multi units - landlord?Multi unit  - ow...

Situation: found a first-buyer for the property, signed a Purchase Agreement and the inspection is schedule for next 4 days. I asked the realtor agent if I could continue showing the house, he said "no problem". Howe...

Hello,Is using FHA loans or other low income/low downpayment loans as an investment strategy unethical? I spoke to a number of different lenders about my options to acquire financing as a college student, and a few ti...

I've been working with a bird-do out of state. He send me multiple deals a day, not all terribly bad, but none of them are gems by any means. He obviously gets paid when we execute, and he's been exhibiting frustratio...

Hey all, I'm wondering what are some methods, tips, or best practices to get the home address for absentee owners of multi-unit / duplex / triplex properties. I'm looking to pump out large volume of offers to the owne...

Hi BP!
My realtor in PA begged me to advance her several thousand dollars in cash before closing on a portfolio of properties in order to pay her personal bills. Due to some complications in closing, we only ended up...

Is it ethical to continue to show a property after a contract has been accepted? I have a contract accepted and ratified. But now it seems someone has submitted a 2nd contract. This is a complicated deal. Now my realt...