As someone who has sold rental properties to investors for two decades, I've discovered that most people dislike rentals because they don't enjoy managing them. My advice to investors is simple: focus on educating you...

Anyone ever have this happen when you get an accepted offer, do the inspection, and then walk when something is discovered? I'm in the middle of this nonsense as I write this, which the listing broker states is ta...

I am wondering if anyone can share insight on what assignment of mortgage means?  I've been scoping out a rental property that's been on the market for over a year.  When I looked up the PIN # I discovered that it was...

Who is it best to seek out and develop a relationship with: REO managers at a financial institution, or the REO real estate agents they use?

Dealing with REO managers might be advantageous for getting deals before th...

My mom and stepdad are trying to buy a home closer to my location. I found one listed that is about 5 minutes from me that is a FSBO property. Her real estate agent called to see about us looking at the home and the h...

Sorry if this isn't the right place for this. Just found out about the podcast and have listened to a ton of them! We are in the middle of buying our first home. We've ran into some problems. We love the house but hav...

I am looking for some advice. I recently relocated after separation from the military. After my tenants moved out, I opted to list my primary residence with a local agency. I just don't have the time or money to work ...

Hey all,I've been consistently going by a house while driving for dollars that's been pretty rundown. Upon my research I saw its owner is listed as "John Smith Est". Upon further research I discovered HUD took back th...

As the buyer, I paid for a survey on a property I have under contract to purchase. The listing agent is asking not only for a copy of the survey but for my invoice from the surveyor.  Is this normal?  I gave the surv...

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This may be a rudimentary question, but one I must put out to BP. I'm working on my first probate deal (in CA) where the listing agent (who is not the personal representative of the estate)...