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Eric M. What is considered Short Payoff Fraud?
25 August 2010 | 45 replies

BP member Scott Hubbard posted the Freddie Mac link below in another thread but after reading it, I thought it was important enough to highlight it on its own. To me, it was pretty eye-opening as to what Freddie (and...

Account Closed Computing ROI when offering seller financing
6 August 2013 | 21 replies

I am terrible at understanding ROI. In my bottom-line thinking, there's either profit or there is not. Assuming I'm using my own funds, I understnd there's ROI when I buy and sell, but how do I figure ROI when I add...

Account Closed California Property with Equity but no CashFlow - Next Steps?
26 April 2016 | 32 replies

Hi BP Community,I bought a duplex in 2009 in San Diego and have accumulated equity (on paper), but it has never cash flowed.  I have since relocated to Georgia and I'm  considering cashing out in San Diego to build a ...

Scott Nguyen Pros and cons of syndication investing
12 June 2019 | 41 replies

Investing in a syndication sounds like a good idea, put in some money with to own a much more expensive property, and then get returns on it. What are some pros and cons of investing in a syndication?Do any investors ...

Mike Williams Don't rent to strippers, hair stylists, or people on disability
23 March 2015 | 57 replies

Just a tip for you all starting out… Don't rent to strippers, hair stylists, bartenders etc…  If they are in the cash business, they are uncollectable.  You need to find someone with a good job that is not worth leavi...

Kyler J Sloan Rent Jeep to Airbnb Guests to Climb Hill
17 October 2022 | 113 replies

I am about to close on a Airbnb property with a very steep and winding road, and was wondering if it would be a good idea to rent a jeep wrangler out to guests who do not have a 4WD? 
I would not be using the jeep of...

David Jonsson unlicensed activity
4 June 2014 | 131 replies

I got a letter from Wisconsin Department of Professional Services Division of Legal Services & Compliance. They received a complaint from someone on my direct mail list of probate properties. My marketing lett...

Thomas Jones The New 20% Pass-Through Deduction and You
28 January 2019 | 87 replies

The IRS issued more guidance on Wed, Aug 8th on the new Sec. 199A 20% pass-through deduction. But many taxpayers are wondering does this apply to real estate activities as well.The 20% deduction applies to Qualified ...

Patrick Soukup ATTENTION ALL LANDLORDS: Airbnb Invading - Pay ATTENTION
8 March 2016 | 43 replies

Alrighty. I need ALL of your help. In the ‪#‎RealEstate‬ or‪#‎PropertyManagment‬ industry or not, I've got a duplex downtown in a very desirable location. Three miles to Colorado State University and 6 miles to downto...