Steve Boianelli
Partner bought a house cash with a bad title
A partner that I worked with in the past purchased a house with cash. Now he shared with me that the title isn't clean. Is this typical? Would it be wise to do a title search before paying cash for a property? If you ...
Robert Steele
De Minimis Safe Harbor Election (expense rather than depreciate?)
Does anyone know what to make of these new IRS rules that came into effect for 2014? (but I believe are back dated to 2011)It sounds to me like we can start deducting a large number of those repairs we used to have to...
Christian Cody
Finding loans with a 1099
My fiance and I are looking to acquire our first REI. We are looking to do a house hack to get started in investing. The main problem we are facing is financing. We have the money for a down payment and the basic item...
Mark Guagliardo
Pros and Cons of Dual Agency in Hawaii
What Is a Dual Agent?Legally speaking, a dual agent is a real estate broker, or agents working for the same broker, who act on behalf of both the seller and the buyer in a transaction. A broker is permitted to act as ...
Will Barnard
Your definition of "Thinking Big"?
This thread is an exercise having to do with goals. It is intended for us to do three things, first to have fun, second to really put our minds to work and think, and third to actually discover what our goals are on a...
Kahil Ortiz
Can i still Wholesale deals with a RE License??
Hello! I'm a 26 yr old beginner in Real Estate, and have worked on several wholesale deals. Recently i have decided to go for my RE license. In my few deals in wholesaling in Chicago i have ran across some Brokers who...
Jake E.
Selling Notes
So we currently hold property in Arlington, Tx. where I'm thinking about selling a note. To be honest, I've never sold one before and don't even know if I want to. I know everyone looks for discounts on everything we ...
Sam M.
Is there any reason not to pursue a SS where others have tried?
I just spent an hour talking with an owner 2 months from foreclosure. They have had 2 people try to work their SS magic to no avail. I believe the last one was another investor in the area and the owner shut it down...
Jeff Fairchild
Wholesaling subject to's
Do you guys usually keep subject to's for rental properties and just wholesale other deals? If I were to wholesale it how would I determine the price to sell it for to investors?
Cheryl C.
Charge tenant for repair?
I have a pretty good tenant (rent on time, some picky repairs). When she moved in 2.5yrs ago the stack washer dryer was brand new. She has broken off the washer door. It can't be repaired. I believe that is due to...