Burt L.
What Are Other Downsides to a 1031 Exchange I Can Tell a Seller?
I've been speaking to a seller who relocated out of state due to work in June, 2011. He lived there for at least 2 years, so if he sells before June, 2014 he can avoid the capital gains tax. His current lease with ...
Lorraine Hadden
Do You Self-Represent in Real Estate Transactions?
QUESTION for the BP community - do you represent yourself on deals where you are buying in the state where you hold your license? If not, WHY NOT?Recently I had a conversation with a friend and real estate agent who w...
John Dunham
As we grow, should our strategies and goals grow too?
Hey BP,Just checking in. I've been reading a lot about goals recently and it has me thinking, "As we grow, should our strategies and goals grow too?"For a lot of us, our end goal in life is Financial Freedom. But how ...
Jennifer Kobasic
Looking for help and thoughts analyzing a deal.
Good Evening,My husband and I are new to the real estate investing world and we are looking for feedback on a deal we have beenlooking at. Property is located in the Spring, Texas area List Price $155,000Taxes $4,279/...
Mike Willis
Tentents paying Water, Sewer & Garbage...
We're closing on our first rental next week and going to challenge ourselves by being the property manager.We're going to have the tenant pay thier own water, sewer & trash.What's your experience with the tentent...
Paul Zofsak
Where to buy materials etc.?
I am working on my fourth investment property and have been buying everything from the big box stores that was not supplied by my contractors. Is there a better place to buy materials in Houston other than the big bo...
Kenyon Berry
Creative Finance Help?!?
Hi everyone, I’ve got an extremely motivated seller. The problem is the family wants more money than the property is worth without the necessary renovation to support the cost. Im working on convincing the seller to t...
Joshuah Mundy
Private Money Lenders
I'm starting to focus on finding private lenders. I am learning about SEC rules and regulations. Does anyone have input on how they have found their lenders. Also what rate do you pay/offer them? Do you pay them month...
Dave Fagundes
Pet liability for landlords
I have a tenant who wants to get a dog. She's a good tenant (as evidenced by the fact that she raised the pet issue with me rather than just doing it), and I want to accommodate her to maintain our positive relationsh...
Gene Boykin
South Dakota Sheriff's Auction
I'm just getting started in the fix and flip business. We are initially looking at pre foreclosures and sheriff's auctions. In some instances at the Sioux Falls sheriff's auction the bank will make its initial bid s...