Iv've been a lifelong resident of Massachusetts.  My wife of 39 years was born and raised in Maine and when she retires in several months, she'd like to move back.  Somewhere in mid-coast Maine, most likely between Br...

Hi BP community. I searched in the Tax and Legal forum, but didn't see this question answered specifically. I am trying to determine how lease option up-front option fees are taxed. My understanding is that they are r...

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Does anyone know a phone number for a direct contact at US bank for REO properties.  This property hasnt been listed yet but I wanted to get some information on when it could possibly be listed.  In public reco...

Working on getting my first deal, saw a house about to go up for auction due to tax delinquency. I saw it was on market just 2 months ago but is now off market, why is that? would this be a good sign for me? Of course...

With live-in flipping, how can you figure out what part of your gains is from the real estate market increase as opposed to gains from your own sweat equity and rehabbing?  I hear folks about their gains but I think o...

Im young I've been checking out some tax sale listing and I've found alot that look like this. What I'm trying to understand is if vesta holding is trying to redeem the property or are they delinquint on there taxes. ...

I’m trying to get at least $40k net profit from a single flip in Michigan?I have 200k to invest.Am I being greedy? What amount of return would you expect if you had $200k in cash to use for flips?My realtor said for a...

Anybody know what this means? Is this an agent that's reporting WRONG data on the MLS? I spoke with the agent and, basically, she said the bank has to approve of the offer and it should happen within 2 months.

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Hey Folks,I’ve come across an on market short sale deal that is overpriced but would be intriguing to start negotiations with, however i’ve never put an offer on a short sale property before. what are some of the pros...

I have made the acquaintance of a homeowner who wonders if there is a way to responsibly get out of his home without cleaning it, making repairs, selling his belongings, etc.

He owes $114K; he says homes in h...