I have decided so far not to create a LLC for each property, instead using a good insurance. Also because getting loans is complicated in LLC and there are fees for each LLC (just $800 per year franchise tax in Califo...

I use Crestcore in Memphis, TN.  Not a very responsive company. I wonder if it's normal for them to request and hold a minimum amount in my account for repairs.  At least that's what they claim as the purpose.  I am n...

I'm closing on a property in North Carolina - and the attorney office that is conducting the closing has had some significant communication issues, and has done some odd things (sending wiring instructions to my lende...

I am looking at purchasing a property in Minnesota at a Sheriff's Sale/Auction. The regulations for foreclosure sales in Minnesota seem to be quite different from surrounding states. I am looking for some feedback fro...

Ok, at the risk of sounding like an idiot, can someone please explain the difference? I am listening to a gentleman talk about his dream team and he is talking about making sure to have a good title company/ real esta...

Hi fellow investors I have a question for anyone familiar with creative financing. What would be the best way to reach a seller with your offers when an agent or broker won't pass your offers on to the seller they are...

As a licensed real estate broker, I know you must verbally disclose to a seller that you are an agent. But if you work with an unrepresented seller (ie an FSBO seller) as the buyer in a transaction, are you creating a...

Hello all,I'm currently trying to find out if I need to register a sole proprietorship in MO and what kinds of costs that entails. I'm currently looking to purchase my first property. Everything is going under my name...

Hello,I'm going to purchase in full my next property essentially with cash (HELOC funds already available).If I find the property myself, what benefit does having a realtor on my side provide?Thank you.

I'd like to show a seller how I arrived at my offer by writing up my own appraisal and showing it to him. I know that anyone can be an "inspector" and was wondering if this is also true with appraisals.