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Hey All,Would love to hear your opinion/logic on my situation... Keep in mind I'm a newbie at this so I appreciate any insight/opinions...tl;dr - (negative) cash flow v/s betting on appreciationMy fiance is likely to ...
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I see a lot of posts on BP about consulting, referring leads off to try to collect fees from agents when the parties are unlicensed.
Every place I know it is against the law. I can't speak on other states but...
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So I've already started on a road that I don't know how to navigate. Searched and read as much as I could but unfortunately am under a time constraint. Was referred to BP as a great community for RE discussing ideas...
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Another fee collector out of Nevada is getting called out! Tap Commercial is a private lender that says they lend everywhere on everything. Ha. That is usually a clear sign that they are a scam.
I know Tap Commercial...
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If you file a complaint against blatant unethical actions of some realtors, the State Real Estate Commission finds no fault wrong. Yet the National Association of Realtors spends millions in advertising every month to...
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About me:So if I have finally gotten to the point where I’m ready to make my first purchase. My end goal isnt to be loaded rich,but rather have some financial freedom at some point. I love my job so I will never quit....
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I have heard several people ask if it is good to get a personal or business loan to invest in somebody’s syndication deal. Even if you are investing with a trustworthy syndicator, I will explain why taking a loan to i...
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I'm a fairly new investor looking at multifamily in or near Richmond, CA. I find a number of properties like this one: https://www.redfin.com/CA/Richmond/4519-Taft-Ave-9...It's listed at $783K. Three units vacant. ...