Goldman Sachs, one of the top banks, is being sued by the SEC because of the misstating of data on it CDO's (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collateralized_debt_obligation ) it was selling.... just added proof all bank...

So made an offer through agent on this REO that was listed on MLS. Seller's agent came back and verbally agreed to our price but asked for 0 day inspection and closing day a month away (it was a cash offer so offered...

Chapter 11, "Hone Your Skills" section has this practice question: "What is the IRR of an investment that costs $75,000 up front, earns you $22,000 per year for four years, and then generates $115,000 at sale?" I put ...

What rate would you expect to receive when lending money privately to a very reputable developer under the following scenario:Tear down and rebuildBank is primary loan at 60% market value.Private Loan is for 25% of ma...

I have a house for sale for $74,900 and a buyer that is approved for up to $70,000. We can go as low as $74,000 but that's it. How can we legally and ethically make up this difference? I believe she has already loo...

Hi, trying to figure out how to find out what is owed on mortgage(s) for public foreclosure auction properties so I can determine what might be the opening bid at auction.  Looking in St Louis County and St. Charles C...

Hello BP family,  hope everyone is staying cool in this heat.  I have some newbie question here. Can I get a construction to perm loan for a SFR? If so, what kind of permanent loan should I get after the construction ...

Our buyer broker refuses to submit an offer on a house unless we initial and sign the house's property disclosures form.  Is this a normal industry practice in Maine?

I am investigating different sponsors for investment opportunities.  I am reviewing the track records and some of them seem a little too good, like they've never had a bad investment.  Does the SEC require a sponsor t...

I have a strange situation that I'm wondering if I can take advantage of.I'm married to a foreign citizen and I'd like to buy a duplex using a first time home buyer loan but after a few months I plan on leaving the co...