Doug Utberg
What will trigger the next recession?
Background: The economy is on a tear, but trees don't grow to the sky. At some point, it will over-extend and go into recession when financial commitments default.Last time, the trigger was a default on home mortgage...
Joe Liu
Right of redemption law (in Oregon)
Hi guys, does anyone have experience with the "right of redemption" law? So what I am wondering is if a Judicial foreclosure happens and lets say the house is worth $200k. They for whatever reason let it go to somethi...
Bill Cippola
The lawyers who took on Big Tobacco are aiming at Realtors 6%
Wonder if this will gain traction and change the agent landscape?https://www.marketwatch.com/story/big-name-lawsuit...
Bill Gulley
How Profitable Is Property Management?
I received a question about profitabilty of being a PM. I thought about it. I've had PMs at times 10% of rents. I'm thinking around here average rents are probably $500, that's $50 bucks plus first months rent.
$110...
Katie Miller
Zillow Requires A Valid Listing Agreement
I have a 90-day option to market a property, but Zillow is requiring that I provide a valid listing agreement showing that I "have exclusive permission from the owner to list the property. The listing agreement must i...
Sam Chainani
Buying defaulted mortgage notes directly from banks
I came across following idea from internet about buying defaulted mortgage notes directly from banks. However, I need some more help. Please help. Thanks, Sam
Contact homeowner in pre-foreclosure. When you first appr...
Brian Burke
Syndication Investing During a Recession
Investing in real estate during a recession makes many people feel like a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs. For others, it’s an exciting opportunity.
In my 30 years of real estate investing, I’ve see...
Billy Knox
Why use a Real Estate Agent?
Hello BP! I have a question for the group and was hoping to generate a discussion around this topic. Disclaimer – I am an instructor pilot in the Navy and not a real estate professional – so take everything with a gra...
Herm M.
Meeting the BPO Agent....
My recent BPO from WaMu was a drive-by, they didn't check the inside of the home.
I've been told that the next one will also be a drive-by...they don't reveal when it will be done, and there's no appointment set beca...
Anna Z.
What Are Turnkey Properties
Hello guys,
I'm new to BP and real estate. I've seen people bring up "turnkey" properties a lot. So what exactly is turnkey properties and how do you find them? If there are anyone that have purchases a turnkey prope...