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Don Konipol The Most DANGEROUS Real Estate Investments for the “Amateur” Investor
1 February 2025 | 56 replies

Here is my list of the most dangerous real estate related investments for the “non professional” investor lacking direct knowledge  and experience in these investments 1. Tax liens2. Mortgage notes3. Syndicated real e...

Daniel Cardona Tax Sale in GA
11 February 2016 | 5 replies

Any experienced BP users do tax sales in GA or a state that has similar process that could answer some questions for me?Am interested in buying tax liens at auctions but would like to clear up some things.Do other lie...

Dar Baruchim Requesting Advice: Purchasing an apartment in building that failed inspection
29 May 2024 | 7 replies

Hi All,
This would be my first investment property. The unit, in North Miami, would be paid for all in cash since the building didn't pass the fire inspection (ie. proper exit signs, etc) and wont be approved for a m...

Michelle NA Canadian Investor looking to buy Multifamily in Ohio
10 May 2023 | 11 replies

Hi,
Canadian real estate investor here looking to start investing in Ohio- Cleveland, Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati areas in consideration. 
Looking for advise and help with contacts that can help including a realtor...

Dion DePaoli The Pain $ of Not Knowing - Contract For Deeds
20 October 2017 | 19 replies

I thought it would interesting to share some recent experience we have had with some of these instruments. To that extent, an illustration of the pain that can come with working with an instrument that is not the...

Cory Kerr Freddie Mac IMAGIN Integrated Mortgage Insurance pilot
4 January 2019 | 1 reply

Hey all,Has anyone had any experience with the Freddie Mac Integrated Mortgage Insurance IMAGIN pilot program or Fannie Mae EPMI Enterprise-Paid Mortgage Insurance?What were the underwriting guidelines?I have a deal w...

Dustin Ruhl What are your thoughts on Taking Out A Second Mortgage?
28 May 2019 | 0 replies

Taking Out A Second Mortgage On Investment Property AssetsTaking out a second mortgage on an investment property can be a great tool to use stagnant equity to make money. However, second mortgages always come with a r...

Greggory Kowalkowski Closing above the purchase price?
13 November 2018 | 16 replies

We have an opportunity to buy a good deal and a seller who's willing to work with us on a complex closing.  The summary is we can purchase it for 85k but tell the bank we close at 110k so the seller who's a friend can...

Lucas Wacker Owner a multiple properties having trouble getting Commercial loa
2 June 2021 | 8 replies

About me:
-I currently own 7 properties (3 are duplexes)
-Only have loans on 2 duplex's in Alaska
-Excellent credit score
-Steady private sector job earning a decent wage

The majority of my debt comes from ...

Ryan Thomson Common Fears and Misconceptions about House Hacking
6 April 2023 | 2 replies

Here are the most common fears and misconceptions I hear when people talk about house hacking. 
Myth: It takes a lot of money to buy a house.
One of the biggest myths about buying a home is that it requires a lot of...