Mark Rogers
U.S. Supreme Court case on nonjudicial foreclosures
In a March 20 opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court resolved conflicting decisions among federal courts of appeal, finding that a law firm engaged in only nonjudicial foreclosure proceedings is not a "debt collector" within...
Dan R.
[NJ] Responsible for obtaining CO on fixer upper property
Im in the process of buying a new primary residence. The house is being sold by an elderly couple in strictly as-is condition. It's in pretty rough shape but we plan on going in with a crew on day one and remodeling (...
Seb Ko
Landmark building permit
Hi there does anyone have experience applying for permits through Chicago landmark buildings? I’m looking at changing exterior windows and understand that if there’s a color change I have to apply for a permit. Would ...
Account Closed
Financing for LLC's first deal
Hello, me and a group of about a dozen friends are going to form an LLC to pool our money together to purchase some rental properties. We should have a decent amount of money between the group of us, but it won't be e...
Mark Smith
Tenant Screening
Does anyone use a screening service that does not require the tenant's input? I have the tenant's information, including social security number. I do not need a service that requires them to register and complete an...
John C.
Bed and Breakfast Purchase
Certainly! Here's a more professional version of your message:---Hello,I already own two bed and breakfasts, which I have been managing for several years. When I initially purchased these properties, the mortgage was ...
Cooper Sewell
Wondering about Assumable Mortgages
Was wondering about assumable mortgages and if i could use that loan and a VA loan to gain multiple properties.
Jordan Sand
Reporting late rent to Credit Bureaus
I have a couple of past due tenants (include 2 who have moved out). I want to report to the Credit Bureaus -- has anyone used Rent Recovery Service or any of the other services?
Hector Bermudez
Help with Direct Purchase Deal from Owner
Hello Fellow BP members. I am looking for some input on process from more experienced investors. Here is the background: I am looking to purchase a duplex out of state; directly from the owner. This is going to be ...
Alicia Miller
Fannie Mae is denying request for refund on earnest deposit
Hi BP! I need your advice. I put down a $5k deposit on a Fannie Mae owned property and they do not want to refund it. It's my first investment property and the plan was to purchase with FHA, renovate, occupy, and sell...