Luke Shaw
What should new real estate agents look for in hiring brokerages?
Calling all current and former Real Estate Agents / Brokers!I recently passed my Illinois Real Estate Broker’s test (in Illinois, Real Estate Agents are called "brokers"). Now it’s time for the fun part - I’m ready to...
Jeff Goddard
Chinese Drywall Pondering
Ok, I am puzzled about the Chinese Drywall problem, issue or hazard....I just discovered the subject as the topic of several posts.... I had not heard of Chinese Drywall until today so far as I can remember. The rea...
Bradley N.
Why is the broker required to sign the "Contract Release - Earnest Money Disposition Request Form"
I am under contract to buy a HUD home as an O/O. I had an inspector meet me at the property and he believes I have a termite issue. I am having a termite inspector out next week to confirm and give a repair estimate. ...
Bienes Raices
Toilet --- lazy flush
The tenants are concerned that the toilet does not have a powerful flush.
The water goes up to about a half inch below the fill line on the overflow tube. I...
Ed O.
Citibank Still sucks & executive support number - ideas?
I was 100% fully approved to do a HARP refinance with Citi, to the point that their notary was in my house, in my kitchen, with all of the docs, ready to sign. There was only one problem, an issue I addressed with 5 p...
Chris Gouveia
New BP Member, live/work in CA, investing in Denver
I am a head and neck surgeon working in the Bay Area. My experience in real estate has been owning/selling a starter-condo in Chicago, a purchase of single family home in California, and a lifelong interest in real es...
Staci B.
Newbie needs help with time sensitive cash deal
Hi everyone! Long time lurker and first time poster here. I spent some time researching about wholesaling a while back, and it seemed like something I wasn't ready to jump into at the time. An opportunity is present...
Nina Ricci
How Do You Decide On A Lender?
I'm looking to purchase a home in the Philadelphia/South Jersey area, and I'm wondering how everyone has come to decide on a lender that's right for them for a mortgage? I'm looking to get pre-approved ASAP, and have ...
Kahil Ortiz
Where have all the good Wholesalers gone?
Hello BP!My name is Kahil and i'm a investor in the chicagoland area. I'm currently partnered with a company that has specialized in commercial lending and now is transitioning into residential flips. To get straight ...
Account Closed
But...Dave Ramsey went bankrupt!!
Hi everyone, I'm a newbie to BP and REI and very excited to get started! One of the biggest concerns (or misunderstandings) I have holding me back is the argument over whether to carry long-term mortgages on rental pr...