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Hi folks:I am looking at a deal where the property falls in Flood zone X as classified by FEMA on FIRMS. Given that I would probably hold the property for at least 5-7 yrs, should I consider the zone X classification ...
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Hello,
December of 2021 I purchased another fix and flip. It is complete and market ready. unfortunately the flood insurance is so expensive that is puts all the interested buyers over what they can afford.
I’m re...
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I am considering building a small home in east Texas. I want build it frame a kit from Absolute Steel. The frame and walls and roof will all be steel. The interior studs will also be steel. I am trying to see if anyb...
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Hi,
I've got a mortgage app in for a rental property. One of the conditions of the mortgage (which were given to me after applying) is that I need to purchase replacement cost coverage rather than cash value coverag...
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I just put an offer on my first investment. Who knows if I'll get it, but at the moment, it's just a verbal offer. I haven't created an LLC yet, and wanted some advice. I was contacted by a firm in Nevada saying it's ...
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Hello All- I am an out of state (Denver) investor looking to network in Philadelphia. I'd love to see what you guys think about the current market and make some new fantastic contacts! I am all about collaboration! I ...
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When you do a "subject to" purchase in a trust deed state wouldn't that deal send a red flag to the trustee who is the watch dog over the security instrument on behalf of the lender - thereby, triggering the "the due...
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Hello BP family,My wife is getting her RE license in the next two weeks and we were wondering which company would be better for her to start where she can get a good training, coaching, mentoring, etc.?. That way we c...
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What proactive measures do you take to increase profitability on your rental units? Here's some things I have done recently:
1. Challenged tax assessments.
2. Hired a firm to handle the 2nd round of assessment chall...
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hi,I opened a business in the USA in 2017 to sell fishing trips to the Brazilian Amazon intermediating the best outfitters. With company's profit invest in real estate in the USA.We were starting to move on when the w...