Startup Pays Cash to Buy Homes, Flip Them: OpenDoor’s approach appeals to sellers who need to move quickly

Hey BP, So I recently opened escrow on a property that I was able to secure seller financing on. The financing and numbers are structured like this: ARV: 250k  Purchase Price: 210k Estimated Repairs: 10k-15k. Avg. Ren...

I just got an application from a BRHP voucher holder.  They receive funds from and follow many of the protocols as Section 8; however, it appears they don't pay as much as Section 8 in some neighborhoods (their design...

I have long wanted to get into real estate investing and finally got up the nerve, but now I'm worried I'm paying too much.  I've consulted with local real estate agents and they gave me a number of $215,000, but I'm ...

I just want to get some opinions. For a new investor starting out, when would be a good time to get an umbrella policy? When you hit a certain number of properties? 2 houses, 6 houses.When you have a certain net worth...

I've read and listened to several stories of landlords just forgoing the traditional security deposit altogether. They claim the hassle and potential legal troubles are just not worth it to them. As a new landlord, th...

Last summer I rented to a gentleman who had a colorful past however I had never screened my tenants based on criminal history...   After 38 days it was clear that the landlord/tenant relationship was not going to work...

As a 25 year old business owner - I approach real estate as a long term investment. I get excited about appreciation, amortization, and tax benefits more then cash flow. Not to say I don't need them to cash flow but I...

Hi all!  I am trying to figure out the best way to structure financing on two possible buy and hold or wrap into owner finance deals.  These would not be flips and the purchase would not fit the 70% rule.  Both have p...

Hello! My name is Rebecca. I am a brand new Registered Nurse now working at Overlake Hospital. I'm really excited about my job and love it so far but I know this is not exactly what I want to be doing forever. I start...