Benjamin Cowles
Confused about the "beneficiary" of a trust
I've read that in a trust, (ir)revocable it's usually those designated to 'benefit' by receiving the assets in the trust created by the "grantor" but that in a land trust it is the the grantor, or the lender in a dee...
Brent Fisher
Can you help me build my mission statement?
My wife and I have begun to build our business plan after reading UBG-BP and the e-myth REI. I've read quite a few fellow mission statements from the BP community. We're building the business mission statement. Her...
Mark M.
Real Estate Option
When wholesaling, wouldnt a real estate option be more effective than a double closing or an assignment? Please any insight would help!
John M Cruz
Buy and hold in Austin area
How is the Austin Texas market for a buy and hold strategy? I am looking for a plex to BRRR in the area. I’m zeroing in on North Austin but I’m not sure if it’s a good idea. Is it also good for STR?
Raul Velazquez Jr
letter to owner...what do you think
Im think of sending a neighbor a letter and would like everyone's input (pro or con). Here it goes..Dear Ms. Karen My name is Raul Velazquez Jr. I live across the street from you at xxxxxxxx. I noticed that you ra...
Joshua Noth
Newbie from Austin, Texas - looking for advice!
Hello and happy New Years BP! My name is Joshua, I am a recent graduate from Texas A&M, currently located in Austin, Texas, and am happily joining the world of REI! I became a Realtor last year and have been liste...
Greg Scott
HUD offers more protections for criminals trying to rent
In a letter this week Marcia Fudge, Secretary of HUD, indicated that she intends to "reduce barriers to housing among those people with a criminal record". See here for full details. https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfil.....
Jennifer Hoops
Looking for hard money loan advice
I am looking for someone that offers hard money loans on owner occupied properties for a 2nd lien position. I am looking for a $340,000 loan on our property valued at $1,100,000. I am willing to pay a high interest r...
Keenan K.
FHA 203(K) Appraisal Mess
Hey All -- Was hoping to get some opinions/solutions for what I can do here. I'm under contract to purchase a duplex -- financing it via FHA 203(k). Purchase price $191,000 and was approved for $125,000 in rehab ($3...
Patrick M.
Critique my listing (tips, likes, dislikes)
I am coming up on the 1-month anniversary of my listing. We started at $2k and have dropped down to $1850. My initial research indicated a rent range of 1800-2000. We are currently priced below (approx $55) the lux...