David Irving
The first deal, it’s a jungle!
Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Lindsay.
Purchase price: $8,000My first deal,a nice little gem. After a long year of study and preparation the time has come. Let the rehab gam...
Kate C.
What scenarios lead to a loss- tax benefit
Hello- I have been reading for years about the benefit of being able to deduct $25K in losses from rental properties (and more if you are a real estate professional). The mystery to me- is how do average people get to...
Helen M Leyzerovich
Response time on REO?
Hey guys - taking the first step towards flipping and the first property that made sense was an REO. Broker made a note that BEST AND FINAL was due by a certain date so I submitted accordingly. I think I have a strong...
Laden Brooks III
What is your dream contractor?
It's no mystery that every investor has dealt with a bad contractor. Much like property managers and real estate agents, many investors feel that there is a shortage of people in those professions that are actually go...
Jay Levy
Pending Listing dropped off MLS
I'm under contract to purchase a property in Rhode Island. We plan on closing next week, though I'm a bit hesitant the buyer wants out of the deal.
It appears the listing has dropped off the MLS. It was on the list...
Joseph Schommer
Tip a Real Estate Agent?
Hi BP! I have been working with a RE agent for the last 6 months trying to put an off market-deal that I found together. We got to the point of contracts being agreed to and we signed, but just before seller signed ...
Christopher Kinnaman
Can you borrow on a house that is already paid off?
I am new to the real estate game. I am possibly going to be getting a lump sum of cash this month which I then want to use to purchase a house. I do know for a fact that the amount of money I will be getting is not en...
Irene G.
Buying Used Dumpsters
I want to purchase some three yard, rear load dumpsters that are used but cannot find them anywhere in Maryland. Anyone out there know where to look???
Paul J.
Detroit's Packard Plant sells for $6M to unknown, out of town investors...
http://www.freep.com/article/20131025/BUSINESS06/310250107/Packard-Plant-auction-ending
I had the opportunity to urban spelunk this property on my last trip home. It is largely a cinder block canyon and I can...
Ryan Hobbs
California Probate Investing Education
.I'm trying to get educated on the probate investing process in California. I know there are plenty of knowledgeable investors on BP.Where did you learn about the process?As of now I am mailing to probate leads and...