Pat Jackson
Negotiating with Homepath
What is everyone’s experience negotiating with homepath?I’ve bought two HUD foreclosures, that’s just a numbers into a computer game till the property has been on market for awhile. I’ve tried for two homepath propert...
Lucas Amuchastegui
Hubzu general questions
Hey BP,I've been through about a year of BP education and feel like it's getting to be high time I pull the trigger on a real property. I'm in an area where it can be tough to make a property cash flow if it's purchas...
Matt Ryan
Walkthrough with Tenant When Moving Out?
Greetings-I was hoping for some opinions on whether or not most landlords are conducting a final walk through with their tenants when they move out of a unit.I provide my tenants with a detailed checklist, including c...
Brandon Clark
In Escrow on first deal... best practices for what's next?
My wife are in escrow on our first rental property purchase (in the Columbus, Ohio market) and are underway with inspection, finalizing the loan, getting quotes on homeowners insurance, interviewing property managers,...
Stephen Collins
Effects of Tennant NOT Signing a Move-Out Inspection?
I have my move-in inspection with pictures signed by the tenant. I am about to conduct my first move out inspection. What are the effects if the tenant does not wish to sign the move out inspection acknowledging any d...
Michael L.
Pulling permits for a rehab
Do you start having permits pulled for a rehab asa you close on the property? Or, while in the demo phase when you can see more of what's goins on? Thanks BP constituents.
Andrew R.
Deduct cost of inspection for property I didn't end up buying?
Hi, (I know you can't post authentic tax advise, just looking for general tips, thanks!)I paid for 2 inspections on 2 rental homes that I did NOT end up buying. I kept shopping and finally bought a third rental proper...
Frank S.
Chicago Short Sale with City of Chicago Lis Penends
Hi BPs!Well, here I have another off-MLS bite. This is about to foreclose and comes with some luggage. I am wondering how to approach it. Any help is greatly appreciated. The City filed Lins Pendeds against the pr...
Sam Rockafellow
One Man Vs The City of Lansing
The City of Lansing is making me pull a Permit on an addition that's was put on my rental property 15 years before I owned it. Contractor won't touch it and city won't let anyone live in it until it's done. Read belo...
Melissa Faraias
Contractor forms to sign
Hello,I am a new investor, who is just closing on my first home here in Houston. Exit strategy is Buy & Hold. I have estimates from 4 contractors and hope to finalize one soon. What paperwork should I have the con...