Alfred Bell
Does anyone use a Checkbook IRA LLC?
I currently utilize a self-directed IRA. My IRA monies have been invested in a real estate project. I'm coming out of that investment soon and I now want to use those IRA monies for buying at trustee sales. This "Chec...
Daniel Hart
Need advice on a wholesale deal gone bad.. Some say I am liable..
I was pressured to place an auction bid on behalf of an acquaintance of mine. I didn't want to do it because I wanted the house for myself, but he told me he would hire someone else (and outbid me) if I said no. ...
Eric N.
How do you do Seller Financing/Sub2 and comply with Dodd Frank/Safe Act ?
There are a lot of investors who do seller financing and I would like to sell some of the properties I acquire under my own financing terms as well. My question is: how do you do that and comply with Dodd Frank, which...
James Piercy
Nightmare 1st Property - Does it get better?
Hello Everyone,I currently live in one of the most expensive areas of the country (Bay Area, CA). I work in tech at an amazing company (Facebook) and I am extremely fortunate to have a relatively high salary for my a...
Christian Bors
Tenant's friend almost attacked me (move out inspection)
So last night my tenant and I went through our property move out inspection walk through. I had bought this property about 6 months ago at auction and inherited this tenant. Needless to say, the place is destroyed. ...
Shiloh Lundahl
What has been your SCARIEST land-lording or investing moment?
In keeping with the spirit of Halloween, what has been your scariest moment as a landlord or investor?
Paul Cordero
Can a seller deny offers financed by certain banks?
I preapproved a borrower to put in an offer, but the listing agent denied the offer because it was from a big bank. There is a misconception that my bank won't finance a "flip" transaction. Our guidelines clearly st...
Alla Minchenkov
Can I negotiate post-inspection the house sold as-is?
We are considering buying a house, which was listed as-is. The house has a lot of issues and requires a lot of work. Our offer has inspection contingency with void only, given the house was sold as-is. Can we go back ...
Joshua Dorkin
New BiggerPockets Book Launch: Invest in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down! Here's How...
Hey everyone,Just wanted to let you all know that after 6 months of talking about it and planning for it - we've finally released The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down for purchase! This bo...
JD Martin
Now that fall is arriving, how are bookings looking in your market?
I'm curious to see, anecdotally, how everyone is doing now that the summer is over. I know there was plenty of discussion about a slow-down earlier in the year in many markets (including mine).
I am in Four Corners....