I know a lot of my friends use agents who can offer some credit/rebate at closings (for house value over $800k). For example, for a house value around $900k, the buyers would be able to get rebate of 1% of the value f...

Hello Everyone! Here is the situation... im anticipating an appraisal of 290-300k for appraisal. I have end buyers with fha and va loans that will purchase property above appraisal (est. 350k) but do not have the dif...

This is just a random though I had the other day. How many previously unqualified buyers before the pandemic, became qualified due to gov stimulus? We've all heard "Borrowers have never been more qualified" but why? I...

My wife is a psychology major who is going to be entering into grad school this fall. We will unfortunately be required to relocate out of Saint Louis. We plan on house hacking a multi when we move. We should know by ...

I was discussing the issue of people obtaining prescriptions for "emotional support animals" with another landlord and began discussing it with him from a liability perspective.  One of the biggest exposures a landlor...

Wasn't sure where to post this, but who out there has gotten a college degree in real estate? How much did it really benefit you and would you recommend it to others? I have my GI Bill from the military and I also wil...

Hello BP community,

I graduated from college in 2016 with a BS in psychology and a minor in business. I just moved to SE Portland, OR a couple weeks ago and I am currently looking for a job that is related to real e...

Have been looking for more good real estate reads - have read a few of the BP books. What books have helped you all?The two I am considering diving into next are:The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate In...

Has anyone had any experience with solid surface counter tops?  I am looking to install new countertops and have the cabinets painted a medium gray color.  Not sure how I like granite with that color, but solid surfac...

Hey y’all! I’m needing a system for my crew, bookkeeper, project manager, and assistant during flips and contract jobs to be more organized. I heard briefly about podio but really don’t know where to start or if there...