Sharon Evans
Bouncing Ideas - Hard Money Lender Strategy for Fix and Flip
Hi there! I'm still in the "information gathering" phase of the deal, but I've spent the last few days educating myself on hard money loans, the costs associated with them, and the problems that people experience in g...
Sophie Grizzle
Still Buying Investment Property or Waiting to See What Happens?
Hi everyone! I'm an agent/investor in Nashville and I also do dispositions for a local investment group. Investors & Cash Buyers - are you still buying investment properties right now? Why or why not? I'm curious ...
Will Barnard
A real way to learn RE investing?
This topic is started based on another by our BP founder Josh D. in regards to the BP store. It was asked what us members would like to see added in the BP store and one of my suggestions was to add pay per view webin...
Julie Gates
Are real estate agents allowed to mislead buyers about a 2nd bid?
I'm in Coastal Georgia. I have friends staying with me who moved here and needed to buy a house. The husband told me that when they put an offer in on the house they want, the selling agent stated that there might be ...
Isacc Lightbourn
What is a cap rate and why are they important ?
I hear the words “Cap Rate “ a lot. What is a cap rate and why re they important? Is it something added onto a loan interest rate or maybe equity in a property? What is a good cap rate?
Nicole F.
Need help analyzing 1st deal for house hacking
hi everyone, I am in a rough situation right now. I'm have had to leave my apartment and need a home (currently staying with mom.) I have tossed around the idea of house hacking because I really need the income and a ...
Bienes Raices
Warranty deed--need to use an attorney?
The consensus seems to be that a WD is better than using a quitclaim. Is this something I need to pay an attorney to do or is it fairly straightforward and something I could do on my own to save money?
Joshua Dorkin
What's Happening in the Foreclosure Market Today?
Hey all . . . I had a few questions that I was looking for your insight on. Please feel free to share your thoughts on the various subjects.
1 - Are you seeing a settling of prices in foreclosures (REOs) right now?...
Darrin Carey
Borrowing Downpayment, closing costs, and earnest money
As a private lender, I'm suddenly getting a lot of requests for three things that concern me.
1. Lending the Downpayment (behind another hard money lender)2. Lending all the borrowers closing costs3. Lending funds fo...
Johnnie Fair
Which paint should I use for my flip?
I bought a short sale for 315 in a 500k area, the home has not been painted before, the home should be painted but I want to keep the entire budget for the flip below 10k. I don't want to buy cheap paint but I don't w...