Bekah Jean
How can you tell if a private lender is legitimate?
I got contacted by a private lender, but I haven't heard of him or met him. He's not in my local circles. He seemed to know the language and was full of promises.Are there specific questions to ask to feel out whether...
Evan DeZaldo
Airbnb launches platform allowing renters to host apartments
Hey there,
I figured this was worth sharing since a lot of us here have been learning more about STRs and the STR 'arbitrage' space. Check our Airbnb's new updates that will allow for people to actually partner with...
Account Closed
Short Sale objections
Hello,
Some of my pre foreclosure owners are perfect candidates for a short sale, (1st and second notes are about equal to the market value, or are upside down) but they have basically given up on homeownership, and a...
John C S.
Help with house closing
Hi all I have a question for a friend of mine. They are trying to buy this same house for about 6 months now. Every time there is a closing date scheduled there always seems to be an issue. The latest issue is now the...
Lois Stern
Is there an "order" to purchasing first property?
I have a real estate agent [my son], I have a relationship with someone knowledgeable in construction who is willing [for a fee] to come out and give do pre-purchase inspections, I have a few places to consider [more ...
Account Closed
Where to start as an 18 year old aspiring investor?
Hi everyone,I’ve been a active reader/listener of BiggerPockets forums, podcasts, books etc, for a little while now but have yet to make my first post here. I am 18 years old and living in San Francisco, looking to ge...
Account Closed
When Buying and Selling a Probate Property
Hello, all. When buying a probate property, does one close using the probate attorney, or can the purchase be done via a title company like a traditional real estate transaction?
Jeb Brilliant
Is there an LA meet up anytime soon?
Hi All,Is there going to be an LA meet up in August?I'm not trying to lay the work on anybody but if it was happening I'd attend if I could. @Jeff Greenberg if not the one I've attended I know you do other meet ups, c...
Mark Anderson
Experienced landlord starting over after liquidation for ED
My ex and I were landlords for about 15 years with two rental properties. Cash flowed both and took nice proceeds upon sale of each, although sadly it was for Equitable Distribution since we separated. I have about $...
Blake Cory
Rental Property Loans
Hi everyone I'm beginning the process of building a rental portfolio. Most of the conventional lenders that I am talking with require at least 20 percent down and I can only have 10 mortgages against my social securit...