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Bao Nguyen Sheriff's sale: why would anyone default if they can sell on MLS?
3 March 2017 | 20 replies

I hear stories that people have bought houses for 10 cents on the dollar at sheriff's sale/auction.  How is that possible?  Why would a 50% equity homeowner default when he/she could put their property on the MLS at 7...

Luke H. Screening| Applicants with no ID/Social | Disabled | Responsiblit
20 January 2017 | 22 replies

Hello team,Hope all is well and that everyone had good holidays.I believe that the screening process is the best tool I have for getting quality tenants in my house and avoiding future headaches. I wanted to get some ...

Ashley Wolfe When both parties are in default and one threatens legal action..
28 February 2016 | 27 replies

Ok, the long and short of it is this:My husband and I were under contract for a SFH.  During that time we submitted a repair addendum and the seller agreed to it in full.In the meantime, we were getting our loan final...

Neil Hauger Lost my earnest, lost the deal. Buyer walks away un-scathed!! :-(
5 May 2015 | 28 replies

Today I learned a hard lesson. I thought I had a deal done. All cash offer on full asking price. Purchase agreement was signed. Earnest money was to be deposited with my Broker. Instead, the buyers agent said, "i...

Gary Hazard Wholesaling houses with mortgages.
12 October 2022 | 34 replies

My last question of the day. If a house has a mortgage on it regardless if its paid or unpaid, how do I negotiate a deal? I dont understand what happens to the mortgage. Who pays the mortgage? Does it get paid? C...

Account Closed Self directed IRA/Checkbook IRA?????
10 September 2017 | 39 replies

I'm looking at a company called Safeguard Advisors who deal in self directed ira's and other investment. I would like to know if anyone has used these guys. If not can anyone offer advised on where to go to open a ...

Jonathan Feliciano Thoughts on converting a garage to a bedroom?
3 May 2023 | 29 replies

Hi BP Community!Recently, I’ve been thinking about purchasing a 2/2 SFR with a garage, and converting the garage to a 3rd bedroom.I think this is a good strategy because you can purchase a home at a cheaper price (com...

John Geldert How to set up a 50/50 real estate partnership?
26 July 2017 | 30 replies

Hey Bp looking for some more of your great advice/help.So today a long time friend and I verbally decided to get involved in a 50/50 partnership. He would provide 100% of the capital needed for our venture and I would...

Hanan K. Am I being scammed by this potential tenant?
21 April 2016 | 31 replies

I have a 4 bdr apartment for rent, (lower westchester county ny)  not in a very desirable school district so finding the right tenant can be tough. We do accept section 8 but are very picky when it comes to choosing a...

Account Closed Foreclosures are coming back
10 May 2021 | 61 replies

U.S. Foreclosure Activity Continues to Increase Despite Government Moratorium
Highest foreclosure rates in Delaware, Illinois, and Florida
Nationwide one in every 4,078 housing units had a foreclosure filing in Q1 2...