Tiara Murray
How does real estate CEOs get rich from IPOs?
I read that Trump had an IPO for Trump Organization, or some other company, and all of a sudden he's a billioaire. How exactly does this work? I know that they probably still have the same amount of cash in the bank, ...
Michael Merritt
Can a non-licensed investor hire an agent as a runner
Hi, I'm in California, my wife and I are real estate investors (both unlicensed) I'm looking to hire a licensed agent to do some tasks for our company, mostly driving to look at properties, taking pictures, dropping o...
David Lewis
4th Mortgage Approval Question
First Post on this forum. I am going to be relocating out of state for work soon and have a question about the likelihood I would qualify for another loan. My wife and I both work but she will be quitting and becoming...
Sun Kim
Buying a home to live in and later as rental unit - East Bay area
I like to get your opinion.I am thinking of buying a SFH in the Dublin, CA area to live in, then rent it out, then potentially moving back in. I have other properties, and have never sold a home, so I expect to keep ...
Scott A Smith
Wanting a FT job to learn about the industry
As I've mentioned in a prior post, I've become unemployed in my industry of 17 years (banking - mostly in marketing analytics, market strategy and operations strategy - analyzing where to place new and close offices, ...
Marie C.
House Hacking in Oakland while supporting family (tight budget)
My husband I make about 140k total per year before tax. We live in a tiny converted garage studio in Oakland for $1400 per month. We also support extended family. This is a very important value to us and nonnegotiable...
Cynthia Archuleta
Project or construction manager payment ?
For new construction of i were to use a project or construction manager, what is their typical pay %? Or how have any of you structured payment for them?
Kimberly T.
Friday, Feb 26th: my last day of work... EVER!
I haven't been around to post much here on BP lately because I've been a bit preoccupied with being pregnant (yay!). My husband and I are expecting our first child, a boy, in late March.I've been working as an engine...
Alfred Bell
RE valuations will continue to drop.
I had said in my earlier post that prices would continue to drop and some questioned me. Here is some recent data that supports my projection.
Bloomberg: Housing Prices...
Roger Evans
Mortgage brokers giving different responses?
Just received this from a mortgage broker I found on Zillow “Unfortunately since you already owned a 2 family. Buying another multi will not work. You will need to have a valid reason why you are moving from a 2-famil...