Ted Schmidt
Dodd-Frank and SAFE
The Dodd-Frank and SAFE Act created a new set of laws that cover real estate finance. As they relate to rent to own, or more specifically lease option agreements, it is important to know that any financing agre...
Account Closed
Can realtors share someone else's credit report with a homeowner
Can realtors/agents/managers share or show a tenant's credit report with the homeowner or landlord who has his/her house for sale?
Edwin Gutierrez
Monthly rental payment collection
I'm a landlord in New York City with 4 units and wanted to know how landlords in NYC collect monthly payments from their tenants other than by mailing a check?
Ryan Odle
How to Buy First Home & Start Investing without a Home Loan
Hey everyone! Would love tips from fellow Bigger Pockets investors on how to navigate my current life scenario. My wife and I recently moved to Austin, TX to start two new jobs. After moving, I found out from our loan...
Evan Holly
Lender plus Owner Finance on an STR - is it possible?
I have an opportunity for a solid STR in the Catskills of New York, but it has a few hurdles. 1. It's rural 2. It would be an STR 3. The owner is willing to finance, but wants a 50% down payment (75k).
I've asked ar...
Andrew Hasdal
Researching new markets (out of state mainly)
I'm looking to venture into a new business (currently a realtor) involving real estate and looking for ideas from others. I have 2 main topics to ask about:1) What method do you go about researching new markets? Are y...
Daniel Judge
BRRRR/Lending - can you sidestep the seasoning?
Seeking the knowledge/advice of some seasoned lenders and/or BRRRR investors. I vaguely recall hearing about a trick that some BRRRR investors have used when it comes to the purchase and later refinance. It involved i...
Max Emory
Bookkeeper / Real Estate Investor: Vet your Hires
You hate to see it.
A reminder that whoever is involved with the financial side of your business should have intimate experience in and/or with your industry.Real Estate Investing is a unique beast when it comes t...
Hunter Culhane
Not Sure How To Get Started
Hey all, I am currently a high school senior and want to get a start with real estate investing. I've looked at two methods, wholesaling and BRRRR. However I have little to no capital and since loans for investing req...
Lizina Green
Seller Financing and Taxes
I have been getting prepared to present a seller financing package but I am unsure concerning taxes and the balloon payment. Will the seller have to pay taxes on the balloon payment? If they sell the property in form ...