Jennifer Petrillo
$2400 appraisal fee??!!
Some input please...I have a 3/2 SFR on one acre in San Marcos TX under contract. Was getting a rehab loan for purchase price 170K plus 20K of rehab funds with plan to refi out once rented, planning to hold on to the ...
Nate Richards
Phony "bidding war" - ethical or legal?
Hi Guys, I have a question, due to a situation that has me a little flustered to say the least, and quite frankly wondering if the listing agents actions are; (1) ethical or (2) legal. Please let me know some opinions...
Matthew Srnka
Using "And / or Assigns" vs. just "or assigns"
Hi All,I'm located in Appleton, WI, which for those unfamiliar with Wisconsin is in the Fox Cities, about 30 minutes south of Green Bay, WI.I am looking for clarity on several things, for I've been wanting to get my d...
Joshua Lindsey
Wholesaling a Pre-Foreclosure? (Am I Doing This Right?)
Pre-Foreclosures are a niche in my market because there are so many of them. It's a perfect scenario for motivated sellers as they're already in a desperate situation most of the time...I've learned a lot from BiggerP...
JD Martin
I need some strategy on bidding on an estate auction for property
Hey all,I am hoping to hear from experienced auction bidders here, especially those experienced with estate auctions, but certainly anyone feel free to chime in.There is an auction that is happening in a couple of wee...
Philip Williams
54% ROI on a flip & the importance of running comps properly
Hey all just wanted to share a success story for those people saying there are no deals to be found! This property was a foreclosure up for sale at a judicial auction. I have an assistant who runs comps for me on all ...
Anthony Jordan
Owner Financing: Tax Implications for Seller
Hey BP, I'm looking to make an offer to buy a single family home using owner financing and want to get a better understanding of what the tax implications are to the seller. My initial thought is that the seller would...
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Newbies Start Here
Hello All,
I just finished teaching a real estate investing class in Sonoma County California. The class was an intimate class of 20 or so would be real estate investors.
After the class a student approached me and...
Eli M.
Appraisal is too low
Dear BP family,My appraisal came in lower than I expected.What is the best course of action now?For the future, can I ask the appraiser to send me the draft before he submits it to the bank?In case the new appraisal i...
Stuart Udis
Don't let the cheerleaders drown out sound advice
One of the most common posts observed in the forums is "I just settled on my 3rd section 8 rental and have a goal of reaching XYZ doors in 3 years, 5 years etc". Many arrive at this strategy through paid mentorship, w...