Clayton Crawford
Once again, i disagree with my broker. need some advice
About two months ago my Real Estate Broker offered me a condo before it was put on the market. I declined the offer because the price was too close to market value. I'm looking for buy and hold properties and i want t...
Dion DePaoli
Housing Market - Rehab Event Horizon
So I have developed this theory. I have had the discussion with only a handful of folks but was interested to see what the BP Nation thought. I have tough skin, so if you think I am crazy, just let me know, no big d...
Matthew Paul
Caught a "stray" cat......
I have 1 house thats been rented to a middle age woman , I was doing some clearing of brush and vines and I kept seeing this "stray" cat wandering around the house .(I have a NO pets policy) So the next day I broug...
William C.
The market downturn is here, at least in my market. Anyone else?
It's here. The shift is upon us. Whether a crash is to follow, I am not sure, but the rising tide that we have all been riding for the last 9 nears to reaching it's tipping point. I seriously have no more time to w...
Paul Klei
Seeking to take out loan against billboard income
I am negotiating a billboard lease. I want to structure the lease to best facilitate a loan against the lease's income. I'm considering a 75-year lease with annual payments, escalators and perhaps revenue-sharing. Doe...
George Gammon
Pitfalls to Turn Key Rental Properties
I've been surprised by how many people are getting ripped off by turnkey rental providers. Most without even knowing they're getting ripped off. Granted, there some providers that are good but many aren't. The ques...
Account Closed
Should I let my real estate licenses go?
I’ve had my license coming up on 4 years and I’m debating if I should renew it or not. I’m not so confident in sales nor do I feel that I’ve given it my best shot either. It is pricey to keep up the license and I have...
Lauren Alpert
Tenant moves out 15 days into new lease and wants deposit back
Hi BP community,I have a rental in Los Angeles, CA near USC. The renters, all young college students, rented a 5 bedroom back house. 2 short weeks into a 12 month agreement, they decide to move out. The previous rente...
Patrick Jacques
How much is TOO much social media?
As a realtor, being visible on social media is pretty important. Or so I read. Seeing as 90% of society has a smart phone glued to their face a majority of the day.But what have you found to be sensible amount of so...
Grace Wang
To Sell or Not To Sell
I am a newbie to this forum and eager to learn real estate investment. I am wondering if any experienced investors can share your input about our case.
We bought a split level single house in Vienna, VA at $439K seve...