I've been having a hard time finding someone who would be able to advise me on a recent personal real estate transaction. I purchased a family home in CA from several family members (one of whom is my mother who gifte...

Hey guys.  Been trying to figure out the best way to pay for the construction materials, and best thing I could come up with is the Citi Double Cash for 2% cashback.  The Home Depot and Lowe's cards I don't think are ...

Hi guys! There’s a possibility that I’m going to get into a deal with a partner where he provides the down payment; however, he will not be on the loan itself so lenders have told me that the down payment has to be si...

Hello All, While real estate had been always been on my mind, buying or investing sometimes felt like a good idea without a path of action or my life was too crazy busy.  Nevertheless, my parents have a home and as my...

It looks like my siblings and I are about to be gifted a duplex. Both units are currently rented (total rent $825) on a month to month basis. The property has been for sale for over six years, price has been dropped f...

Hello All,              The title says it all. Could someone please tell me if you can use your real estate commission (I am a licensed agent) as my 3.5% down payment on an owner occ FHA purchase loan?  I will still h...

I have a friend (buyer) from out of state who wants to make a large purchase (mutli $MM) in Commercial Real Estate. I know of a competent CRE broker, so if I bring this buyer to to this broker, can the broker pay me a...

My parents are going to help my brother and sister in law with a large down payment for my brother’s first home. They are going to pay/gift $100,000. My parents are asking me and I haven’t a clue so I come to you guys...

Can a family member owner finance me a home with 3% down and 0% interest on a 6 year term? She was told by her attorney that it has to be at least 5.1 interest rate

Without being too specific, here's the scenario for a friend:A young college student wants to buy an investment property; it's a small apartment building with 11 units. Since it's over 4, a commercial loan is required...