Mike Terry
A danger of rapidly increasing home vaules...the cashout refi
Something occurred to me today as my neighbor just sold his home for 200k more than he paid for it 18 months ago... beware of the cashout refinance. It is different this time. It always is. It is hard to recognize ...
Mindy Jensen
Ethics Question: Do you "say" there are other offers?
This question comes out of frustration over the seemingly ubiquitous "We've received another offer, please give highest and best." I live in a hot market, and it seems whenever I call about a property, there's always ...
Juan Santiago
Real Estate Agent Agreed to help me find properties...now what???
I recently contacted a real estate agent and asked if she works with investors. She said "yes I can help you, let me know what you're looking for" But how do I let her know that I'm assigning contracts? Any script I ...
Sebastian Marroquin
Sell to buy appreciation or to buy cash flow? what do you think?
I'm curious to know what you think? We have a rental condo collecting very little cash flow ($200 per month). The reason why we kept it, was bc it used to be our primary home and we can sell it until the end of 2023 a...
Account Closed
How do I take the first BIG step with no money and no credit?
Time is money and everyone who joins one of the several similar forums out there is likely looking for some education so they can either make their first deal in real estate, or polish their skills. Unfortunately, ex...
Kyle Hipp
Applicants having a friend pretend to be their landlord for reference
I am currently listing a place for rent. I have this couple come over and explain to my wife prior and myself at the showing how their current place is bad and that the ceiling caved in twice. They go on with some oth...
Brandon Turner
What is the Cheapest Real Estate You've Ever Purchased?
What is the cheapest piece of real estate you’ve ever purchase?
Cameron C.
Committing Mortgage Fraud via Househacking Strategy
Hey BP,I'll try to keep a long story short. Currently about to purchase a 4BR 2.5 bath single family that I rent in Pittsburgh and turn my 3 roommates into tenants. The advantage of this is that it will continue to ...
Justin R.
Pain tenants, and mold, please help
Looking for advice....Nightmare situation and tenants.Hello All, I rehabbed a beautiful house in Southern Ca and recently rented it out Aug 1st. In the first month of the tenants residing my property manager has recei...
Jesse Aiken
Good Tenants Hard to find
So, I have a big beautiful newly renovated flat in a good location that I listed a little over a week ago. I have good pictures, a nice video (uncommon for my area), am priced below the competition, and have my listin...