Michael Mullins
Direct Mailing to heir of original property owner
Hi,
I got a lead on a property today for a vacant home. The homeowner died and the children (older adults) have ownership but haven't done anything with it. What would you suggest is the best way to approach or "solic...
Alex Romero
Tax Deductions for House Hacking a Single Family Home By The Room
Hi all, I have read several articles and watched a couple of videos regarding house hacking and tax deductions with an eye focused on how to properly determine what percentage should be used for tax deductions, and it...
Dominika M
Vetting potential partners
Hi, how do you check out potential REI partners? There's a starter article on BP
http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2009/9/23/how-to-choose-real-estate-partners-and-the-criteria-to-use
which focuses more on whe...
Ab John
Realtor License in Texas
Hello all,Happy New Year to all!!Looking for recommendations on how to get a TX realtor license? Local KW offers free online course through Kaplan which looks good. But was wondering if you all had any suggestions. Fo...
Eric Heider
What are my options when there are no comps available
I am a newbie to real estate and bigger pockets. I have been quietly reading forums and post for about a month. Long story short I have a background in construction and spec building in Massachusetts. I have found mys...
Jay T.
How do you approach emotionally attached blight property owners?
I drove by a run down property in a neighborhood I like a few weeks ago and when I got closer to it I realized the place was way worse than it looked from afar and had been deemed "unsafe" by the town and cannot be en...
Brandi Brockman
Private money lenders
Hi,
I am a new investor that's identified a private money lender. Being new I'm not sure the best way to approach them. I know I need to be prepared, so I started by asking about the areas they like to invest in and t...
Rachel E. Krawcyk
Overseas request for application?
My property is marketed online. I received a request for application. Aside from a name, phone number, and email address all the inquiry said was, "I am returning from overseas mid march, and I am looking to find a n...
Kiara Walters
Mulit-Family NOT for Sale but I want it!
Hi BP!Two years ago I purchased a duplex (2-family flat) for rental purposes that is connected via a wall to a 4-unit that has been vacant that past 2 years, and apparently many more years prior to me acquiring my pro...
Keith W.
How to vet a private lender as legit
I was approached via email an offer for private funding. The terms seem too good to be true. 100% financing. 100%LTV. Loan term 1- 5 years. Option to pay monthly or annually. No prepayment penalty. All funding upfront...