Rafael Davis
Realtor refused to present my offer on short sale. Is this legal?
I asked a realtor to present my offer to the seller on a short sale property he has listed, but he refused he said he won’t submit an offer for less than the asking price. The property has been listed for almost a y...
Dan Gheesling
Detroit - What are your thoughts / questions / fears about investing in the City of Detroit?
When you hear about Detroit Real Estate most people get scared and picture burned down buildings, blight, etc. Myself included.One of my initial fears was that I wouldn't get my money back out, and that the renters wo...
Account Closed
WSJ article on impending CRE bubble
Not really treading any new ground here, but interesting read in the WSJ this morning. http://www.wsj.com/articles/surge-in-commercial-re...We've got a number of clients active in South Florida (Miami) and they (and ...
Howard Edson
Washington state anti-flipping law (SHB 1843)
Question for Washington state flippers. I'm a beginning investor in the Seattle area. Just heard about Washington state's anti flipping law. It seems that only licensed contractors are legally allowed in Washington st...
Josh July
FIRE completely Burned down TOWN!!!
THis is very sad and disappointing!!! Please be respectful and share any advice.Pics belong to respected owners and I will try to link them to where I got them from........................................................
Pierre Thernize
How to go about overcoming your fear of messing up your first investment?
I have resolute to make my first investment purchase in 2014. I have chosen my market "downtown Newark". I have set aside some emergency funds for what will go wrong after I purchase the deal, but I wonder how much is...
Christopher Short
New Investor using VA Loan (Zero Down)
Looking to purchase a Duplex, Fourplex, or Multi-Family home within the next 6-12 months before I deploy to EUCOM around September, 2019. Would love any advice, comments, thoughts, and concerns from any and all partie...
Samuel DeMass
Denver- Garage with unit above to rent out? How much?
I have a friend looking to purchase a home in Denver and they heard they can add a garage to the property with a loft attached. According to the realtor, the laws recently changed to allow the expansion.1.) Can anyo...
Luca Dal Molin
Buy and hold abroad using new era technology
Hi BP,Being Italian but working in Dubai I can't really say that at the moment I have a precise market where to focus on. Having a 10-12 years investment plan to build up a portfolio to sustain my retirement I conside...
Anna Smith
How to spend $80,000
Hello BPers!My husband and I will have $80,000 to spend on rental investments next year. We will invest in a buy and hold, in the Memphis area. I am curious how you would invest $80,000...1. Purchase a home with cas...