Andrew Angell
Questions about being the lender on a secured loan..??
I'm researching some interesting private lending deals, and I'm a little unclear how this particular piece works. I'm going to speak to an attorney, of course, but I'm trying to prepare myself a little bit even for t...
Preston C.
Real Estate Agent Commission
I know this probably varies based on location, but I was curious if any Realtors had tried competing on commission percentage. Or at least used lower commissions to incentivize sellers to use you. When I got my licens...
Alex Silang
Do you tell your coworkers about your real estate properties?
Just wanted to see what people do. I've owned RE for about 3-4 years and I haven't told a single coworker about it. I'm a private person in general. Still though sometimes I consider it. I think it's interesting conve...
James Krahula
Stock Market While Saving For Down Payment?
I am currently saving for my first down payment on a buy and hold real estate property. I'm using Barclays with their really high 1.5% APY savings account. A lot of people will argue that if you are saving for a down ...
Bryanna Mendoza
Spokane, WA - New House - Already Having Sewer Backup Problems!
I'll start from the beginning, because there are lots of little details I need to explain in order for you guys to fully understand the situation. (All names are substituted by fake ones for privacy reasons.)In April ...
Rob Bianco
Long Distance Investing as a Beginner
I'm living in NYC but I'm highly interested in investing in rental properties that would provide the best cash-flow out of market. I've been reading a lot about Raleigh, Columbus, and Milwaukee. I'm wondering if I'm b...
Alyssa K.
Early Lease Termination due to Military Orders
Tenants submitted notice of early termination, 2 months into their lease, due to military reassignment. I’m using the TAR lease (Texas), and there is a military clause. My understanding of this clause is that it allow...
David Lund
Noob Needs Advice: finding a Realtor
Hello All,How do I find a realtor whose interests align with mine and I know aren’t using me for their own benefit?Thank you,David
David P.
Buying a property with 2 unpermitted units
I found a property in a very good area of Southern California where the seller added 2 additional units (attached) to the back of her house. The main house is approximately 2,500 sqft and she added another 1,000 sqft ...
Account Closed
Dug Myself Into a Hole
Houston, TX. I decided to jump in and buy a house and now I feel like I have backed myself into a corner. I bought a single family house with a detached apartment for $250,000. I'm living in the apartment and renting ...