So I've read that we need to put a contingency in our offer to the short-sale lender. This contingency will say something along the lines of "this contract is valid if, and only if, the investor (buyer) is able to fin...

New to the forum, curious how many people started out with a mentor. I am 21, a recent college grad, law school bound. REI has always been a goal of mine regardless of any other job. I have capital, no debt and excell...

Buying a multi-family with my brother (both of us married).  Lender has been a mess from the start.  Long story short, it's in the 11th hour and the lender realized my wife (Korean) can not sign/notarize the dower ri...

A plea to my community of Real Estate Investors: Can we drop the term "Passive Income"??? It seems to me to have negative connotations and to promote negative impressions of the business and its practitioners! I...

Hi - coming to the brain trust with a tricky situation where I am not sure how to proceed. I have a house under contract with partner @EmileHughes and I am trying to estimate all the repairs. The house has plaster and...

I purchased my first investment property in Chelan, Washington in December of last year. It is an owner contract deal, no agents or lawyers involved. The seller is a neighbor at another property that my boyfriend owns...

Hi BP, I have a handyman coming tomorrow, and I have to decide whether I want him to strip all the drywall in the upstairs of the house off and us re drywall everything which involves taping, 2 coats of mud, sanding t...

BP , I have a question should I get a LLC when purchasing a rental property? Or should I purchase in my name. Does anyone have any knowledge in this area. Your help will be very appreciated thank you in advance.

A group of investors that I am associated with is considering investing in Maryland Tax Liens.   I know the basics of tax lien investments, but wanted to gain some insight in two things:a)  What is the qualification  ...

I am about to solidify the purchase of a fairly sizeable mobile home park in Northern Illinois. I'm thinking about the possibility of also starting a separate mortgage business so I could offer financing for those who...