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Working through a messy permitting issue in Los Angeles, CA. LADBS is requiring installation of a fire sprinkler system. I plan to submit for a modification. Does anyone have advice on an alternative Active Fire Pr...
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My local REIA had Alan Cowgill talk to us last month about how to get Private Money Lenders to fund your deal. This sounds great and it looks like most of the folks on the forums use PM but how do you find your first,...
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I'm 28, married with 3 beautiful children and am ready to make the jump, I'm ready for change. My problem is, I can't make up my mind, I don't know which direction is best for me.
Quick run down:
-I'm from/live in ...
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Hello BP Forums :)
My name is Dren and I just wanted to introduce myself to the BP forums because I hope to spend a lot of time here. I'm currently reading as many real estate and financing books as I can, which is s...
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I don't see much about commercial retail property on the forum, but was curious if anyone knew the best approach to market it for sale. My husband and I stumbled into commercial real estate and admittedly don't know ...
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Pro Members - I am hoping for some help / assistance. I am partnering with a local RE development group to follow up and chase incoming leads for them. Basically I will be acquisitions specialist or director.
A...
What's up guys! I am currently scaling a new business around property management but for homeowners in their own home. Do I need any special contract in order to find, hire, and pay a contractor that does maintenance ...
I have a vacant unit in a strip mall that I'm trying to lease out. A prospective tenant contacted me, however he couldn't provide proof of sufficient income, so I declined.A couple of weeks later, a leasing agent cont...
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I'm in the process of buying a property with two separate houses on it. A 3/1 main house and a 2/1 house in the back of the property. The houses are not metered separately and the lot is zoned sfh and is located in Ta...
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Two part questions: How can I do owner financing when realtors are involved? If property is listed on MLS with listing agent and I reach out direct to the sellers agent, is there a way to structure the deal so the age...