Joe Cicero
Closing Cost - Property Taxes
Hi all,I am closing on my first investment property - a 3 unit in upstate NY. Reviewing closing cost details, I'm not following why I am paying 11 months of property taxes upfront AND as a monthly escrow payment (alo...
Kevin Douglas
How to structure a partnership?
I'm looking to bring in a partner to help me secure a deal. The plan is that he give a me cash for 20% down plus rehab costs (17k) and I return 15% to him as until I can repay his loan. In this deal I'm looking at mon...
Anthony Nieves
Tried looking up an owners contact info to make an offer no luck
I tried using the internet to find the owner of 2 off market multi family units I was interested in, but I'm not getting the info I need. Can anyone share how they go about doing this?
Renier Rodriguez
Newbie with tax lien questions
Hello everyone!I am new to bigger pockets and to real estate investing. I am looking for some guidance in regards to the situation below. Your help is appreciated.While driving to visit my cousin I drove by a house on...
Greg Johnson
Tax lien property in Bankruptcy
I bought 4 tax certificates on one property in Connecticut. The property just went into bankruptcy. I learned my money will be tied up for up to 6 months. During that time I will not be accuring any interest. Is this...
Nehemiah Ballst
1031 exchange questions
Hello guys I’m going to keep this really short! I’ve been doing some research on the 1031 exchange and I’ve learned just how beneficial it can be for investors and growing wealth. With that said should I be worried wi...
Patricia Cote
Which comes first in a preforeclosure: contract or call the lender?
My first time dealing with a property that has been served lis pendens but not the final foreclosure notice. Seller agreed to let me contact their lender for payoff amount. Do I get it under contact first or call the...
Account Closed
$9k for closing costs??? Lender / Broker Questions
So I'm going through escrow right now and realized I'm pretty sure I'm overpaying for the closing costs. I'm being charged $9,071 and through research, it says that it's usually $3.5-7.5k. The house was $90k. Is this ...
Joe Donohue
Indiana Tax Sale Season
Hello All,Indiana Tax Sale season has started. Super excited!Just curious who plans on attending which sales. Would love to meet any of you after the auctions. Over September and October, we will be attending appro...
Christopher Powell II
CPAs in Columbus, Ohio
Hello, I finally have my property set to rent December 1st, 2016 and now am in need of a CPA that knows real estate. Any suggestions?