Jeff S.
We Loaned on a Stolen House
Local wholesaler gets a response from some bandit signs. A homeowner is willing to sell his vacant hoarder house and adjacent lot in a nice area in Los Angeles. Sale price for both properties is something over $500k...
Lynn McGeein
Settlement 3 months ago, title company never recorded deed
Contacted the title company as never got copy of recorded deed or owners title insurance in the mail -- it was a short sale and bank required that we use their closing company. Closed 3 months ago. Just got an answe...
Joshua Dorkin
Want to work with a Real Estate Guru? Something to consider . . .
A friend of BiggerPockets, @Justin Pierce reminded me this morning of a piece he wrote at the end of 2013 about a real estate guru that I think is an important read for anyone considering working with a guru:Colorado ...
Jeff Macdonald
Trustee's sale: What happens to personal property? My first deal.
I just made my first REI deal today! I bought a house at trustee's sale (courthouse steps). The owner passed away early 2016. I'm guessing there is still considerable personal property in the home. What does the law s...
Frederick Tee
Legal Breaking, Entering, and Squatting?
Hello all,
After exploring BiggerPockets for the larger part of a year, I finally did my first rehab which completed. However, despite all I've learned and numerous situations I've read about prior to delving in, it ...
Lisa Chipp
Conventional Loan for Rental or Flip
I am actively looking for ways to secure capital to purchase my first real estate investment. I have equity in my current home and am shopping out a HELOC to use for a down payment and other costs. I spoke to a loan o...
Danny Duran
Buying a Property with Mold in it
BP community--I went under contract on a north side Chicago multifamily property (4-flat) this week (thanks @Brie Schmidt ). Basic inspection (thanks @George Foster ) and mold inspection occurred on Wednesday. There ...
Raghu Chavan
Security Deposit not Settled Since 6 mnth - Can I go Small Court
Landlord – 75 Cinnamon Spring, South Windsor, CT 06074,I vacated the house on 29th Oct 2017 after they inspected and agreed it’s in good condition and after 1 month I requested him to settle the deposit then he asked ...
Ariel Moore
Wrap Mortgage
We are working with a seller in foreclosure. There is quite a bit of equity in the home and it only needs minimal upgrades and repairs. The foreclosure sale date is fast approaching...only a few days left. The s...
Kaitlyn Askey
Purchasing Rental Properties from Parents
I will be purchasing 5 rental properties from my older parents. They are all currently occupied by tenants and the rent they are charging now is well below the market value. We are working with an attorney and CPA to ...