Kerah Kirangi
Should I put 20% down or not.
Hey family, I am about to buy my first home for my family in Florida. I was wondering if I should put 20% down and buy a newer home or buy an older home and use the cash to fix the house. Plus if I only put down 3.5%...
John H
Attracting investors and buyers for Baja, Mex real estate?
It seems that the combination of a poor U.S. economy combined with misinformation about the dangers of drug violence is really affecting business in Baja.
We own property free and clear in Los Barriles, but it's no ...
Ben Sternberg
Process of finding foreclosed properties
Hey BP Community! I'd like to learn more about the general foreclosure process. I am a new investor and have found the market that I would like to invest in. Like most of us, I am looking for someones problem and hopi...
Michael Alexander
Boise startup launches online marketplace for vacation rentals
There’s a new startup in Boise providing an online real estate marketplace for investors, buyers and sellers to list or shop for short-term vacation rental properties.
Similar to the MLS, Revnest displays detailed in...
Will Sifert
Another state making changes to their tax sale laws (Louisiana)
Summary from what I have read and what was explained to me. There will be a state wide election in December to change the tax sale laws. To me it sounds similar to Florida. The state is pushing for it and I am sure we...
Sy Le
Hello my name is Steve. I am trying to buy my first property.
Recently I come across a short sale listed on MLS for $157,000. The market value of the house is around $200,000. I have not had a chance to look inside the house since the tenant is still living in there. I dont k...
Sol Christopher
Short Sale Realtor Listings Help
I wanted to know if there was an advantage to contracting on agent properties that were already short sale approved, instead
of doing that work myself? (of course if it' listed at a great price)
This would be to doub...
Nick Versetto
Up for auction but still listed as short sale?
found a property that's listed as a foreclosure but noticed that there's an auction date coming up. After a few emails the listing agent said if they have a contract there'd be in no auction. Is that possible? He's...
Joshua Moore
Auction Properties – Sold As Is & Sight Unseen?
Hi Friends! I’ve been looking into property auctions lately. These properties are usually sold “as is” without inspection. Some have active renters, so even inspecting the property’s exterior close up isn’t possible. ...
Lady Dominique Casiraghi
California SFR Fix and Flip .. Profit
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $100
Cash invested: $40
Sale price: $800
Made over 600k off the deal
What made you interested in inve...