Rafael Floresta
Predatory Remodelling
Found this report of a rehab gone bad. It is a shame that there are contractors that are that bad. I am trying to give the "real estate investor" the benefit of the doubt that he didnt know better, but it is still his...
Julian Peter Yun
Hi! New BP Member & RE Professional from Los Angeles, CA HERE!
Hey fellow BP members!Name's Julian and I'm pleased to meet ya!I've been in the RE profession for awhile, but with all that hard work, I have a dirty little secret that I've been quite ashamed of and I think its time ...
Bryan Mills
new landlord/"new property" low rents and no security deposit
New investor here "closed today" on a duplex...YAY!!! I want to make sure I am taking the correct steps. Current tenants have low rents and seller did not require a security deposit. To cover my butt I realize I need...
Eric Blow
Are Brokers Fees usual?
I am using a Real Estate Agent to write contracts etc.. for my wholesale deals. I am wondering if anyone else questions the validity of paying the Broker Fee that seems to be on the contracts. It is $400 on the late...
Ryan Mertz
OPTION QUESTIONS! NEED HELP ASAP
OK, I AM NOT ASHAMED TO SAY THAT IM NEW TO REAL ESTATE INVESTING. I HAVE DONT NUMEROUS REMODELING JOBS FOR INVESTORS BUT NEVER INVESTED IN PROPERTY MYSELF. I WAS SEARCHING FOR A HOME WHEN I CAME ACROSS A NICE DEAL. I ...
James Haffner
What people are seeing list to offer price in Snohomish county
I'm kinda curious on what people are seeing as far as list to sale price on REO, foreclosed, or short sale homes in Snohomish county? I just made my fist real offer on a house today that was foreclosed and sitting for...
Justin Nienhaus
Buying a House From a Friend to Turn Into a Rental
A friend of mine is selling their personal residence. They know I have a rental and asked me if I was interested. The property would make a decent single family rental. Not spectacular, but it shouldn't be hard to ...
Cesar Guerra
Palm Springs and surrounding areas
Hey fellow BP'ers, military moved me from WA to the wonderful Desert Oasis of Twentynine Palms CA. I am looking to network with local like minded people who do anything and everything real estate. There are a lot of v...
Account Closed
How to avoid the "creative financing" trap.
Hey all,This post is an opinion and I just hope to shed light on "Creative Financing". I am by no means a Guru or expert just an observation. - I recommend Brandon Turners book on little to no money investing over ...
Jim Chung
cleveland, eastlake, ohio
hello BP im starting looking into cleveland area for investment. i saw few properties in eastlake, euclid area. any particular area you recommend? avoid? i'm looking for at least class B property. no sec 8 tenantthank...