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I am a week away from COE.Buyer's sewer inspection report came up with the following:
"CAST IRON PRESENT: The age of the plumbing system should be taken into consideration. Cast Iron drain and waste lines typically h...
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Hi,We just had a very BAD rainstorm here in Michigan (oakland county). My house and 2 rentals had water in the basement, unfortunately I didn't have flood insurance (like 99% of people here it seems). The water has be...
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If I buy a duplex and live in one side, can I create an LLC to control and protect both sides?
Basically I want both rent payments to go to the LLC to pay off the mortgage faster. I figure if I have to rent an apart...
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Hi all,Long time reader but I haven't had anything to really post about but now I'm thinking about moving forward more into real estate outside of just owning a property to live in.I currently own half of a duplex tha...
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I'm analyzing a possible new development deal and when checking with the city, they have provided a checklist of what they need to see in the site plans that get submitted for approval.Complete sets of plans consist o...
I have an interested party to buy my home. We found them directly, they want to purchase the home. Elderly buyers, excited, , went to the closest realtor, and broker to give us a contract (they were afraid to leav...
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Extremely long process that I am very proud of FINALLY closing. This was my very first purchase and I did it using an FHA approved loan with little to no cash outta pocket. I plan on writing a very detailed blog on my...
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Hi everyone! The last post I did here in BP brought me SO much knowledge and wonderful people who have extended a hand to me. So thank you! I have decided on sticking with my strategy of flipping (I did a mentorship o...
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Hello, I am a new investor and I am pondering a new strategy. If I buy a property from a motivated seller for 80k then refi for 110k because that is what the comps in the area are worth can I keep the property as a re...
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Hi Investors,
Is a finders fee legal in California? I am going to connect a seller (of a newly created winery) to a cash buyer/investor. If I make the deal happen, am I legally allowed to get a finders fee?
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