AJ Wong
Does accurate valuation and strong negotiation make or break RE investments?
You get what you pay for is a valid RE investment lesson.
It's hard to 'steal' properties these days. Whether you're a wholesaler looking to flip a profit, short term rental owner, value investor or purchasing a le...
Ken Rishel
Courts are Speaking on using MLOs and others as "Fronts"
Here on Bigger Pockets it is very popular to suggest that one can make loans through MLOs and avoid any responsibility for licensure and compliance. I have held that since January of 2014 that that is likely a very da...
Greg Moore
Please join me in roasting crappy Appraisers!
The role of the Appraiser is an odd one: Way too much art (opinions) and way too little science (data-analytics), with way, way, way too little accountability. While the world embraces tech tools to automate workflow...
Fred Engh
Should I ask for a buyer rebate? Or, am I being too cheap?
I called the listing agent on a foreclosure listed at $35k. I told her I'd make an offer (not at $35k). Mine was significantly lower.She told me she'd e-mail me the documents to e-sign. She had everything filled out (...
Patryk Sommer
First time buyer 2/2 condo Palm harbor Florida
Hi guys, just looking to get some opinions on a potential idea. looking at a 2/2 condo in palm harbor Florida 34683 for 100k. I plan on living there for a year to two and after renting it out currently, similar units ...
William B.
Offer Review, Real Estate Attorney
A somewhat interesting acquisition here. I have an accepted offer on a property that is listed on MLS; I was able to get the seller to agree to significantly discount the property due to it's state of disrepair. The i...
Tor Lemhag
First property. Pls help me avoid costly mistakes before closing.
Dear BiggerPockets members, I've signed a contract for my very first investment property. After reading countless books, articles, forum posts and just about everything else, it's time. The numbers add up, however, I ...
Giavonn R.
?What would you do???
I have 2 properties in California both under a trust:1. A 3bd/2ba rental home with a 10-year interest only loan about to adjust to LIBOR in 2016. Renter has been with us for over 18 years.2. A free and clear 40 acr...
Jinyu D.
New to BP, new to US
Hi everyone, I'm so glad to find BP when I was searching for real estate podcast. It is such a great community to connect with the like-minded people and learn from other people's experience. I'm originally from China...
Aaron Akins
Offer Accepted - Questions To Answer During Contengency
Hello All,My wife and I have an offer accepted on a property that we will be using as an STR/Vacation Rental.The area we are investing in is an up and coming vacation rental market compared to most ski/mountain towns ...