David Krulac
Flood Insurance rates rise January 1, 2014 under Federal law
The Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 goes into effect Jan, 2014. The signature Waters of the Act is Congress Person Maxine Water.
The Federal flood insurance program has been operating in th...
Matt Shobel
Who's to Blame? Very Irratating
Hello, I recently rehabbed a house to sell and is now pending. When we listed the house, we put in the remarks that the house was sold AS IS. Inspections went fine, and we are about 1 week away from closing, but my ...
Kadeen E Lyons
Can you use a Self Directes IRA to jump start R.E. Investing?
I have been suffering from analysis paralysis when it comes to real estate investing for a couple of years now. So now I just want to get the momentum going. Capital has always been a big hurdle for me but I do have a...
Brent Seehusen
Purchasing Property with Driveway Encroaching on Neighbor's Land
I have a duplex under contract that is scheduled to close in 5 days. Everything was going along smoothly until this morning when I received the sellers' disclosures which noted that the land owner next door believes ...
Josh Duncan
New Investor here looking to make his start
Hello, I am a beginner here and looking to start my real estate business journey. I have a property I would like to purchase and now looking how to best finance this. I have some money set aside for down payment etc...
Nathan Gesner
Most famous squatter evicted, after 23 years!
He's finally out after 23 years. His scumbag lawyer gives a ridiculous justification at the end. Daily Mail: Long Island man who went more than two decades without paying a penny on his mortgage is finally out.https:/...
Mike Cartmell
50% Rule for Lease Options
If I purchase a house with intent of finding a tenant buyer to sell with a lease option, do I need to apply the 50% rule with this property. I am not planning on renting it, the term would be 1-3 years. The potentia...
Patricia Andriolo-Bull
Why I chose to NOT 1031 exchange
Thought I'd share my recent decision to not complete a 1031 exchange and get your thoughts. I recently sold an investment property with net proceeds of $1.8M. Cap Gains on this will be ~$400K. 1. I was having troub...
Cassie Kwok
Evicting tenant in Oakland
I have a property in Oakland that I do not live in, but it's currently occupied by two members of my step-family since 5-6 years ago. My father passed away and they had financial difficulties so during their whole tim...
James Syed
Lender - Mold
Hi BP.Could a lender require buyer to conduct a mold inspection? Even though buyer has waived it and contingency period is already over. Any advice would be helpful.Thank you.