Hello BP family,Thanks to those of you who took time to read my first topic, The Truth About Lending: Part 1, if not here’s a link to it.  http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/49/topics/210233-the-truth-about-lending-p...

Sorry, this is not "safely participate" territory. There is always risk, and these are highly risky and regulated techniques. So, there is even more risk.The things that you can do, include being properly capitalized,...

How long does a commercial lessor have to get security deposit back with itemized statement in California? I know residential is 21 days, but can't find anything for commercial leases. 

I would like for people with experience to explain the difference between these two, and give an example of when it's best to use one over the other when getting a loan. Thanks.

What kind of discounts I can expect (and ask) from my lender given I'm going to bring significant amount of business to them? to be specific, I'm talking about 10+ units in one shot. Thanks! 

Has anyone been able to find out if the recent rollbacks on Dodd Frank change the number of houses that an investor can sell to a non-investor, using seller financing, before the seller is tagged as a loan originator? 

It seems that there is more and more talk about how any future housing bubble will be prevented. Bankers and monetary officials are discussing using interest rates and other means to prevent this in the future.

I do...

Hello, I recently had the idea to take up a partner in my start up real estate venture. I love the idea of house hacking. It is an awesome low cost way to get into real estate. Problem is i dont have much capital and ...

Lawsuits are a part of everyday life living here in America. How do you protect yourself if you are a realtor. Most people think maybe I should purchase E & O insurance. Do you really think your brokers E &...

I'm a US citizen and Canadian permanent resident who recently emigrated to Canada, and I am planning to buy rental real estate in Ottawa. I am hoping for duplex or large single family house where I would live in one r...