James Syed
Forceable Entry & Detainer
Hello BP Members,I sent a 30 day notice to this trouble some tenant to vacate my property. Today she told me she wouldn't move out by February 29. I am in Illinois. My question is should I retain an attorney for force...
Ken Rishel
Courts are Speaking on using MLOs and others as "Fronts"
Here on Bigger Pockets it is very popular to suggest that one can make loans through MLOs and avoid any responsibility for licensure and compliance. I have held that since January of 2014 that that is likely a very da...
Michael Sockwell
How does a leveraged property return a higher return???
Interested in real estate investing looking to do by and holds and some flips and been doing lots of research and listening to lots of bigger pockets podcasts. One thing I can't understand is how much I hear about lev...
Scott E.
Why aren't there any commercial real estate wholesalers?
I've been trying to get heavier into commercial real estate for ~2 years now. To date I have done 2 commercial deals (1 office and 1 medical) but both came from commercial brokers, and in both cases I was competing wi...
Derrick Mitchem
About to finish high school. I Need Advice!
Hello everyone, my name is Derrick I am currently a senior at Anderson high school. I have done a good deal of homework when it comes to real estate investing but just like any journey I must begin with the first step...
Phillip Cailey
Nursing home resident needs help selling her home.
I found a lady looking to sell her house, which is paid for. The Catch? She is currently in a nursing home and I'm informed if I buy it, the nursing home gets all the profits and she gets a measly 30 dollars a month s...
Sameerah Baker
Unauthorized (?) Storage
My tenant has a boat in the yard. This is a single family residence. It has a smallish driveway (1.5 cars deep) and smallish yard. The boat (which is not covered) is at the far back of the driveway but since the yard ...
Ethan Johnson
Direct Mail Marketing Campaign, Letter Revision (2nd Draft)
Hello BP!!My Name is Ethan Johnson. I have been a member of Bigger Pockets for a few months now. I have posted a few times here and there but for the most part I just read and try to learn as much as I can from you ex...
Ivan Leung
Leasing or selling, which is better?
We purchased a warehouse building 3 years ago for our use. Because our business expanded, we moved to a bigger location. We decided to put our smaller warehouse for sale or lease. Whichever was the better deal or c...
Timothy B Hall
Funding the down payment
Good evening investors and real estate gurus,Here's the situation: I have 2 tri-plex's in the Tampa Bay area. VA Loan/Conventional loans were used for the acquisitions. I no longer live in any of the units (it's be...