I know that smokers are not considered a protected class, but I was wondering where I can find more information on this. Can anyone tell me if this is stated in the Fair Housing Act? I haven't been able to find this c...

As the number of investors swell, so do the number of "so called hard money lenders" Since the recession, a lot of hard money lenders, or as I will call them, "pretend hard money lenders" ask you this question. How mu...

A group of friends began to discuss asset protection structures and living trusts over a few drinks the other night.  We have done research on these topics and found many different ways to skin that cat.  It turned in...

What do you guys like to do with your rentals? Damage waiver or security deposit or any other suggestions? I have never had an issue before but do like to make sure I am protected.

I am currently a Realtor/property manager, one of my clients whose properties I managed and sold 1 of his flips, wants to go into business.

His credit is not strong enough to get a loan, however my credit is. The ba...

Hello All,I am house hacking my first deal and am in the process of determining what I would like on the lease. I would like to hear what things that might not be common that you guys add on your leases to help protec...

Hello All! I'm new to BP and am absorbing all of the great info on this site. I want to focus on fix & flips, but I have little to no money to get started. I'm thinking of swallowing my pride and asking my father ...

Hi All - I am in a situation where I have a lot of cash available to invest but am tapped out for financing. I know many investors choose to partner with bankable friends / relatives which would work perfectly in my c...

I see a lot of posts about private lending and skin in the game.  If you can build relationships with private lenders you get them to fund 100% or pretty close.  It takes networking and trust in you as an investor.  H...

Seller saying they now need a bigger downpayment after agreed upon terms per subject line as they are worried we don’t have enough skin in the game with 10% down down. I think this is a bluff to get more money down wh...