Rodger Curbelo
What would you do? 575 Credit. 20k in Savings, ready to buy.
Context: I have bad credit. My fiancée has good credit. I have proof of income. She doesn’t work. We have 20k in savings, we’re ready to buy. Question: What would you do? How would you actually go about making this ha...
Tara Piantanida-Kelly
Seller's agent shared buyer's inspection report without consent
We are the buyers in a 4-property multi-family deal. The property inspector we usually use wasn't available. The seller's agent/listing agent recommended someone she's used before, and we agreed to hire him for the ...
Alla Minchenkov
Can I negotiate post-inspection the house sold as-is?
We are considering buying a house, which was listed as-is. The house has a lot of issues and requires a lot of work. Our offer has inspection contingency with void only, given the house was sold as-is. Can we go back ...
Account Closed
Phoenix homebuyer duped out of $73K in real-estate scam
One click. One-tenth of a second later, $73,000 disappeared into the ether and two Phoenix home sales were derailed.It was no accident. Homebuyers across the country are being targeted in custom-tailored email scams a...
Account Closed
Scammers and crooks
Hello BB folks, I am wondering if anyone can tell me how I can report scammers in BB?I run into an individual here while looking for PM and rehab in I diana's and he pretty much took my money than disappeared. I have...
Anthony Porembski
Best methods to pay contractors??
I’ve heard most investors say they wouldn’t pay any money upfront but then most contractors I’ve heard say they wouldn’t start work without a deposit. How do you come to an agreement where both sides feel comfortable...
Brian Adams
From Buying a Duplex to Closing a HUGE Deal – 556 Unit Apartment
Some background and to set the stage before I dive into this deal, I have shared my story on BP how I quit my CPA job to purchase large apartment complexes, here is a link:I quit my CPA Job to buy Large Apartment Buil...
Craig Smith
Tenant Lied On Rental App. Would you Rent to them?
Question: Would you rent to someone who gave you a false contact for their current Landlord?Background (Story): Potential Tenant looks at place, Likes it, fills out application, and wants to move right in. I call the ...
Scott J.
Tenant always pays late, but takes excellent care of property
I have a SF rental with tenants that have been there for about a year and a half. It is a very nice family who takes absolutely immaculate care of the property. The carpet still looks brand new! The problem is that it...
Matt Pieper
Hubzu bidding strategies
I have my sights set on a Hubzu listed property. They started the bid at 208k and with no other bidders, I bid to 210k at the last minute. The reserve had not been met, and they Emailed the following day with a coun...