Jim Brown
Options for my S401K
I recently started up my S401K and would like to utilize a portion for Real Estate investment. I would like to start relativly small, around $50K. Participating in crowd funding has it's appeal to me but not being a...
Jerry Akop
Condo upstairs noise
I have a Condo located in Los Angeles, CA and the upstairs neighbors are very loud. Every step you can hear downstairs. Hoa hired a company to come do a sound test of the floors and they failed. Test said they need t...
Bienes Raices
Taking the RE Agent course, but not becoming licensed?
I just read through all the threads on the pros and cons of getting licensed for an investor.
Someone recommended doing the coursework for the learning experience, but not actually getting licensed (due to the annual...
Steven C. Suarez
Pros and cons of Owner finance & Subject 2?
Hi BPers! Could someone help explain to me the pros and cons of owner finance and subject 2? I hear the podcasts say it's a great way to buy a house. So for example, if I find a for sale by owner house, should I reque...
Craig Curelop
Land Trusts
Hi,I recently went to a real estate meetup where a gentleman came in and gave a 90-minute presentation on why we should protect our properties with a land trust. Essentially he advised that each property should have i...
Alex Sinunu
Finding and evaluating private lending mortgage brokers
I posted the other day that I am new to private lending in California. My first few deals will be smaller and possibly second position. For those of you that work WITH private lending brokers, do you have tips on how ...
Aaron Lathan
Subject To Vs. Lease Option
Hi,I'm new to investing and like most things starting out I don't have capital. An old mentor of mine once told me that if you can't make money without money then even if you have money you'll probably go broke. He ...
Anna Toi-GB
Fraud through Assignment of Benefits. And it's legal
Hello BP,Recently my roof contractor met with an insurance adjuster for the claim that I initiated. I'm still waiting to hear back on the outcome of the claim. However, the contractor told me that the insurance compan...
Craig B.
Do you need a real estate agent?
If you're playing match-maker, do you need an agent to close still? Where do you get the contract?
Noel Lumbo
Dead End Lead?
The house is unoccupied & is owned by an LLC. I looked up the address of the LLC and it is NOT a legitimate address.
Can an LLC be registered under an illegitimate address? Is there anyway to look up an LLC owner?