Sandy S.
Need help understanding dual agency - NJ seller
I am selling my place and my realtor provided me with an informed consent regarding dual agency. I am very confused by this.I am not clear if I should sign this as a seller, as I understood that this does not put me i...
Michael Plaks
How to test your CPA's technical competence
One of the most common frustrations when choosing a real estate savvy CPA is not knowing how to tell whether he knows his stuff. Here're some sample questions to test his technical competence, in any order:
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Dustin Rhodes
How many deals should a newbie analyze prior to investing?
I am a newbie real estate investor, and I have been educating myself for the last couple of months. Listening to podcasts daily, reading real estate related articles every day, real estate books, connecting and networ...
John D.
The $40k per month, in 40 months challenge!
While travelling with my good friend who is a fellow real estate investor, and giving him a hard time for investing in what I considered mediocre returns in his local market, he really one-upped me. He gave me t...
Pavel Bennett
Practicality of operating a nonconforming 3-5plex on Oahu
Hi folks!I see this a lot in the listings that meet my criteria: "Number of bedrooms/bathrooms does not match tax records. Buyer to do own due diligence. Sold as is."I'm looking for a parcel of land that has structure...
Matthew K.
Best way to fund 500K Rehab
Some Detail....We bought our 2nd airbnb Brrrr. Fantastic value estate my wife worked 2.5 years to get for $500,000, waterfront in Fort Lauderdale. House is a tear down essentially. Couldnt get a mortgage so paid cash....
Nicholas Jose
New Jersey: My tenant has mental illness and is causing problems for my other tenants
Good afternoon, everyone.I have a tenant (under the age of 21) who is the daughter of a family who rents from my rental property. I believe she may have a mental illness based on what I am about to tell you, so with t...
Nick Miller
First House Hack with my Fiancé
Hey All!
My fiancé and I are both in a great spot where we both have a remote job, and can work anywhere in the states. We are looking to house hack, however, we want to make sure it’s a great cash flow. We have be...
Darryl Schott
Capital-raising decision for BRRRR
Howdy. I am a new member to BP, originally from San Antonio, TX currently living in New Braunfels, TX, and just starting out in REI. I've read to the guide to BRRRR from David Greene and I'm anxious to start assembl...
William Farnsworth
Negotiating Additional Reduction Short Sale Reverse Mortgage
My grandfather passed at the end of August with a reverse mortgage in excess of $850k on his home that was recently appraised at $585k. HUD has informed us that they'll accept a short sale for 95% ($557k). I had the t...