James Tiu
Portfolio loans and private non-recourse loans
Hello BP!I will be refinancing a duplex in San Diego. The loan balance is at $420k. The appraisal value in 2018 was $650k. I would like to purchase another property in San Diego with my brother-in-law. With 43% DTI, w...
Jack McWatters
Hotel Investing in a resort area
Hey guys, over the past month or so me and a partner have been going back and forth whether this hotel is a good business to invest in. It is posted up for sale in an area, not to far from some local ski resorts. Ther...
Andy Mirza
CA SB 1079 - changes to CA's foreclosure laws
Here's another reason to dislike doing business in CA especially if you're a trustee sale buyer:https://community.propertyrada...Unfortunately, this new bill regarding CA foreclosures will probably get signed into law...
Wes Hagman
Investor - Newly Licensed (Question)
Hey everyone!My situation is somewhat unique so I'd love any insight, advice, tips, recommendations, etc. I just passed my Texas real estate license exam and am deciding which brokerage to select in Austin, TX. The pr...
Andrew Yu
Legal Issue around Wholesaling
I'm trying to be safe when I wholesale property. Right now when I market my lead, I always say "contract for sale", not "property for sale". I assign the contract when the buyer wants to move forward, generally within...
Jakob Claret
Hiring a Realtor for Apartment Search
Hi BP Community!My girlfriend and I are looking for an apartment to live in for the next year while we save up for our first rental property to househack. We understand that you typically use a realtor to buy and sell...
Nick Brown
What should I do?
Hello everyone! I'm looking for some advice as my family is looking to purchase some property and I want to see what you all would do in our situation. Here is the gist of it:Currently we have been in our house in Hi...
Nam Doan
Investor looking for new ideas
I purchase my first property in 2009 to live in as a primary resident. In 2011 I sold that property, took the profit and has been investing in multiple rent and hold properties since. I have a full-time corporate job ...
Stuart Udis
Dispelling the 1% Rule
Investors share various reasons for how they qualify income producing assets, but from my personal interactions and observation, the 1% rule is raised more than any other reason. In fact, I see the 1% rule relied on m...
David Ivy
Austin Market Report - January 2024
The January 2024 market report from the Austin Board of REALTORS® shows that the median home price in the City of Austin fell by 2.8% over the past 12 months to $534,500. However, that is around 4.5% up from just last...