Ben Cochran
Rumors of a meth lab!!!
I put in an offer on a triplex this morning. This evening I received this letter back from the listing agent, basically telling me that the neighbors said that the property was a meth lab. The owner says they aren't a...
Cathy M.
Does word Realty in a business name get you in trouble?
I'm wanting to start an LLC. The name I picked out has the word realty in it. I am not a licensed realtor. People are telling me I would get in trouble with the state real estate commission if I use the word realty or...
Sandy Uhlmann
Does a non-performing note have to be with a servicer?
Do all non-performing notes have to be boarded with a servicer BEFORE they are worked out? The non-performing notes have some of the highest monthly fees. (usually around $30/month) For non-performing loans which ma...
Nicole Brodahl
Rental Inheritance/Investing Advice
Hello everyone, I am new to BP and new to real estate (sort of). My name is Nicole Brodahl (my profile is incorrect - not sure how to fix.)I have a very long winded statement/question. Looking for any tips, advice, re...
William David Kelly
I'm a Newbie Cash Buyer, Buying Directly. Seller wants me to Wire
I'm a newbie real estate investor with only 1 deal under my belt. I happen to do well and want to expand. Thank you Bigger Pockets. Luckily, my father is selling his San Diego house and I happen to find a deal that wo...
Vinay H.
RE Crash prediction for 2020
I read that rents are down at least 3% in the hot markets of SF, NYC and Boston? Any landlord in these areas care to comment? If so, how does that affect the decisions to buy rental properties in these metros as the t...
Bryan Balk
Does anyone else think this is really F'ed up
And Obama just vetoed a bill that would make it easier for banks to foreclose. Can anyone out there tell me a story about someone that has been paying there mortgage and was accidentally foreclosed on?????? ...
Michael Ansley
Is quitting job to work for a virtual wholesaler a bad idea?
I am strongly considering leaving my job to work for a virtual real estate wholesaler. They have systems in place to make this work. The pay is commission only. Is there anything I should consider before making this ...
Dan Corbiani
Second position mortgage notes
Hi everyone,My wife and I have purchased a few performing notes and really like them, but are looking for something with more value add in the note space. We’ve been investigating second position mortgage notes but a...
Patrick Britton
wholesaling to a buyer using seller financing
I have a situation in which my wholesale deal requires either a cash buyer or hard money lender and thus $45,000 or $13,500 respectively. both these amounts include the assignment fee. What issues might there be if ...