So as many know the SB1070 was to go into place at 12:01am tonight but the judge just ruled blocking the KEY components of the law.

Law enforcement are not required to make a reasonable attempt to determine immigrat...

I recently had someone tell me that you have to pay transfer taxes when you assign a contract. Is this true?

I've done contract assignments and have never paid any transfer tax. In my mind, there is no transfer of o...

Hey BP,I'm in FL and am fascinated by sub2 deals with wrap mortgages.  I am wanting to utilize this as a way to invest and add to my portfolio.  So I was talking with an attorney and he mentioned equity skimming laws ...

Hi BP Nation,I have always had this argument with folks around me who believe that rent to value ratio is a better metric than ROI for analyzing investment properties. The price-to-rent ratio is the ratio of resident...

I've been a landlord for seven years, but I'm just curious about what the rest of you do.  I always feel a little uncomfortable in this case.  Okay, let's say today is Tuesday.  You talk to Person #1 on the phone, pre...

Hello BP people,

I’m juststarting out, Found a house for rehab (Carson Ca). In short, made an offer based on comps yet to be seen physically. I did hand over the EMD with the understanding that I’m going to view the ...

Hello everyone!  Long-time lurker, first time poster :-)  I'm curious how many calls, showings, and applications you see before having a signed lease.  Also, how may days on market and days of vacancy?For myself, I wo...

I learned today that a shooting happened in one of my triplex last week and as a result someone died or was seriously injured. That happened last week and I just learned it today when I showed up at the property and o...

I have recently started to look at options with subject to and mainly focusing on foreclosure in the area of Greensboro. I am new to this method and have only ever used traditional finance that includes Va and convent...

Hello. I'm new to the forum but not particularly to Bigger Pockets. I have been lurking but have decided to get involved because of me and my wife's desire to begin real estate investing. My focus will be wholesaling ...