John S.
Has anyone had success purchasing directly through the listing agent? [story inside]
So quick story.. I recently found a duplex in my area (Long Island, NY) that was exactly what I was looking for for an investment property. It was in exceptional condition and needed very little upgrading, except for ...
Jennifer Donley
A Week in the Life ...
I saw a post last week where someone lamented how many success stories and how few horror stories get posted on here. So I thought I'd start one to give a little potpourri of what I experienced in the last week in my...
Emily Laughlin
Do I need a buyer's agent?
I'm looking for my first deal and have been doing a lot of research on BP (podcasts, forums, books, etc). I'd like to start with a multi-family if possible. I've been analyzing deals using the various calculators and ...
Bin Chen
Do the benefits of a buying agent outweigh the cons?
What is the point of having a buying agent when you can find houses yourself on sites like redfin or Trulia? I keep hearing that they can get deals straight from the MLS but don't all listing on the MLS get posted on ...
Lisa Henrich
Fees Associated with Real Estate License
Hi Everyone,
I'm debating whether or not to get my real estate license to invest in additional properties. Can anyone tell me how much money I should expect to outlay each year to have my license with a broker/firm ...
Tracey B.
Intermediaries: my procuring agent withdraws; new agent, or use listing agent as intermediary (Texas)?
I am an Aussie seeking to invest in MFR, and have been learning about and searching the US market for approximately a year. I've found an approx 90-door MFR complex that I want to purchase, and even had my offer - exp...
Robert Farb
Landlord Paying Tenant Broker's Commission?
I've been managing the marketing of a couple of Industrial/Flex Units in San Diego that I own for the last few weeks. After many showings I have now successfully found a tenant that looks promising and we're currently...
Paul Cordasco
Commission from Sale to Tenants in Prop Manager Agreement?
I have settled on a property manager for my recently acquired rental property. In the agreement they sent over there is a clause that stipulates that they receive a 4% commission if I was to sell the property to tenan...
Adam Shindler
An Issue After Inspection
Hello,After having a property inspected, I have been informed that the property which was built in 1936 has some floor issues. While I was assured that it would be fine in the short (10+ year) term, due to Non-Standa...
Ranu G.
Tenant has shown interest to buy property
My tenant has shown interest in buying the home. I am a realtor ( Tenant knows it well, and I would declare it on contract, as per the code requirement) . Do I have to ask the Tenant to find a realtor for the transact...