Karen Margrave
Election is over - How will it change market?
This is NOT a political discussion. Now that Obama has been re-elected, how do you think it will affect real estate market? More foreclosures? Tighter money? What do you think? I heard Forbes say we will go into anoth...
Peter Massaad
Using a 1031 exchange to fund a buyout
I am day 7 into a 1031 exchange deadline. I own a different property (unimproved land unrelated to the exchange) with my father (50% ownership). Can I parlay my QI funds into an investment property I already own 50% o...
Ki Lee
COC calculation for underwriting
Artificial numbers that are easy to work with - PP-$1,000,000downpayment - $200,000Capex - $100,000Year 1 NOI - ($20,000)Debt service - $50,000Year 1 cash flow ($70,000)So, basically , year 1 has negative NOI of $20K...
Jordan Spillers
"Renting" From Your Own LLC or Trust
Would it be beneficial at all, either for tax purposes or otherwise, to "rent" from your own LLC or Trust? For instance, if I bought a home through my LLC as a rental, but I lived there, would there be any benefit to ...
Colson Mueller
Real Estate Market Outlook Article
I wanted to share an interesting article I came across. Inflation is something that affects the real estate market! This article from the National Association of Realtors touches on how contract signings on the purcha...
Anna Kay
REI Game Changers Reviews
Has anyone used REI Game Changers? Can't find many reviews for them online, and would love you hear your testimonial if you have one!
Huy Ly
Can I ask realtors or sellers to show me their expenses before looking at the place
Hi BP,I am looking for my 1st investment, and I wanna check as many property as possile. In order to meet my criteria, I want to see the sellers' expenses before going on site to check the property. Can I request thos...
Emilio Ramirez
Hello from Wisco
Interested in development of multifamily residential and eventually boutique and/or luxury hotels. Currently own two rental properties that me and my wife have rehabbed and rented out. Background in architecture and...
Mike McKinzie
Southern California Post Card
I just received a postcard from a Realtor in the Riverside area of Southern California. This Realtor used to work for me and even managed one of my offices for a few years. Here is the post card:
What a crazy real ...
Diane G.
I dont understand this Auction listing
Please help me understand this auction listing - the property would be worth close to $1M on open market. The current owner bought long time ago and has only $400K in mortgage.. And it is being listed at $400K... Appa...