Rafael Floresta
Short sale of home bought before marriage
I am in contract in a short sale with a seller who bought a house before he got married. He is now deep underwater and wants to shortsale. He is still legally married but separated. He doesnt work, he is a veteran and...
Heath Clendenning
Best websites for foreclosure data
While I have found some basic information, I am curious who has the best most recent data for pre-foreclosure and foreclosure information. Down to the county would be ideal. I feel like I have heard the government mai...
Account Closed
The election, the economy and the real estate market
Why is it a good idea to invest in real estate now considering everything that is going on around us? What can we do to ensure success if and when the market shifts? I've also been considering to rent out a room in th...
Eric Brust
Thoughts on Stated Mortgages
I’m 23 years old and I work off the books with no verifiable income. I’m lucky enough to have 600k in the bank and I’m looking to buy a home to live in while renting a basement or garage. I was told by someone to chec...
Corinne Johnson
Emotional Support Animal causing noise complaints in a long-term-rental
Hello,
I have a two-unit SFH (first floor unit & second floor unit which share a main entrance but have separate private entrances once inside the house), located in California (I know...). This is my only prope...
Paul De Luca
Anyone else getting fraudulent applications?
I have a unit listed for rent in Chicago and I've received several highly suspect or fraudulent applications. Evidence indicating fraudulent applications includes:
-mailing addresses that don't match applicant's empl...
Nicole Pagan
Budgetting for County Tax Deed Auction
I'm sure I'm an oddball here on BP...not a pro, but a renter who wants to buy her primary residence at a Tax Deed Auction. In my state, I own the property on the day after I've paid cash for my winning bid.
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Tommy Bridwell
[Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal
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*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.Quick note, I notice in the Total Cash Needed box, that it's including my rehab costs i...
Idan Narotzki
Buying SFH with tenants
Hi awesome people,I just got into inspection period for SFH.It has renters already.Should I specifically pay attention for something when buying a house with tenants? My plan is Buy&hold, so it basically sounds l...
Steven Ferguson
Telemarketing To buy real estate
Who is behind all these blind phone calls asking if I want to sell my house? Bigger pockets, Lifestyles Unlimited, other? It’s the most annoying and undoubtedly least effective way I can imagine to prospect for real ...