This is a 40-minute investigative documentary.https://projects.newsday.com/long-island/real-estate-agents-investigation/My favorite quote:“This is something that didn’t happen in the deep South,” said Greg Squires, pr...

Hey BPers,

I feel like I have been backed into a corner and need to hire a private investigator. I found an abandon property that I am really interested in but have no clue where the owner is. I feel I have done all ...

Happy New Year BP!  We have two rentals locally and are looking into new markets since our local market is higher priced vs rents.My question is, can we write off (for taxes) the cost (or some of the cost) of travelin...

Wondering aloud here and looking for help. I need a service that can provide a mailing address of a landlord by providing their name and zip code. I've looked into the services offered by Accurint from mike Nelson's p...

Hi All –

Has anyone used BOA to refinance or purchase their home? There’s an interesting investigation against the company that claims BOA significantly overcharges homeowners for routine home-purchase appraisal...

UPDATE:

200 FBI agents investigate mortgage fraud:

http://www.reuters.com/article/gc03/idUSN1643242520080516

Recently I have been more focused on the affects or Mortgage Fraud and the role the fraud has played in ...

Newbie question for getting started on a potential 1st deal. I've been aware of a particular property in my neighborhood for a number of years because I was acquainted with the older couple who lived there. The husb...

Hello,First i would like to thank you i. advanced.i would like some advise  on how to properly seek out information on a different real estate market. I wa told that i should reach out to the local contractors , inves...

Simply put in which way do you investigate to make sure that rent prices are what the sellers say they are when your searching for a buy and hold? I've been checking on rental websites for averages for the areas is th...

Hi there! I need an advice.  I am working with an investor from out of state. I found a property that looks really good on paper so far and he wants to buy it. My concern is that I found it on the mls and it's been on...