If someone is insolvent at the time of a shortsale and is issued a 1099 for forgiven debt, does filing insolvency with the IRS affect a person's credit? Does the IRS report to the credit bureaus? It would seem that i...

So far the best rate I've seen for saving accounts is from Varo bank, they give 2.48% if you jump relatively simple hoops (5 debit transactions/month, 300 a month in direct deposits). Do any of you know a higher APY s...

I am closing on a home through my Self-Directed IRA. I will need to transfer the utilities from the previous owner for about a month while I am having some rehab completed. What name do I put the utilities under, pers...

Hey all BP members. This morning I attended my first meet up group and it was awesome. It was hosted at a local diner and included about 38 of its members who were from many different backgrounds of experience.(Real E...

I see a lot of online companies promising extremely attractive rates for conventional loans. Some have even said they do 3.75% with no points, with 740 credit or above. Now, I have talked to lenders in person and ever...

I have purchased a condo located in New Jersey in the month of April. Seller before closing has let us know that she has contracted a window company to install 4 windows and 2 glass sliding doors and she has the requi...

Hello everyone,

I'm in curious to know if anyone on this forum has had any success wholesaling abandoned properties in the District of Columbia (the City of Washington, DC)? Since I've been studying real estate inves...

Seeking a second look for "blind spots" in my deal analysis, I appreciate your time -
Situation: My wife and I recently sold our primary house and moved to
Florida, primarily for a healthier lifestyle and better q...

I have a meeting with a very motivated seller on Thursday who filed for bankruptcy in January.  Before I can analyze this deal I feel like I need more info, and need authorization to talk to seller's lender and BK tru...

I received a phone call from the neighbor of my tenant with a pretty long list of complaints. And they're definitely not just being petty. They've had to call the cops on them for loudness at 2AM,  a man urinated in t...