Ryan D.
The "Recession" is Supposedly Here. Why Aren't You Buying?
Hi BP,This is a long overdue intro post. I'm Ryan and I'm a victim of recency bias. See the thing is we all either got slaughtered personally or had friends/family get slaughtered in 2009 when that once in every ~70-y...
Dawon Irvin
Exploring the ABCs of Real Estate A Dictionary of Real Estate Terms
This post serves as a detailed reference point—a compendium of real estate knowledge that delves into the fundamental aspects of this dynamic field.
1031 Exchange: A tax-deferred exchange allowing the sale of one pro...
Christine Swaidan
Retaliatory Actions and Evictions
Not really asking for advice here but did want to share a recent situation. Newer tenant who signed a non-smoking agreement when he moved in was smoking pot. Another tenant complained of the smell. I gave newer tenant...
Amar G.
Broker holding out on paying agent's commission
I'm a licenced new york real estate salesperson. My broker and I signed a listing agreement for 6% with a seller on 11/22/17. I found a buyer who entered into contract with the seller on 3/4/18. I made the buyer submi...
Gabriel Jeroh
How would you structure this Subject To deal in Houston, Tx?
I have this Subject to off market deal in Houston, tx: Seller's Motivation: Needs to move to smaller house close to work place.ARV: $185,000Repair: $5,000pending Mortgage: $135,000Seller currently lives in property an...
Wendell De Guzman
How Do You Predict The Next Real Estate Crash? Mine is...
Mine is foreclosure filings and REO sales.Let me explain.In 2007, I was working on 20 shortsales and a business partner of mine was working on about 40 shortsale cases. None of the shortsales were accepted. This was u...
John Thedford
Is Using A RE Agent For Rentals The Smart Thing To Do If Concerned With NOI?
I just purchased 3 rental properties. Due to time constraints, etc I decided to use an agent to bring qualified tenants. I felt they have the ability to better screen tenants. They cut a deal with me for 1/2 the first...
Jacob Vavra
Rental Properties Near Universities
I am just getting into REI and have my eye on a few foreclosures which I would turn into rental properties. The properties are near local universities. I feel that it may be easier to find tenants for these homes but ...
Aaron Xie
Advice on investment opportunities for $700k cash
Hi, BPers, Happy New Year! I have been away from the forum for some time, busy with making my first pot of gold. Now I would like to get some idea from you about investment opportunities for $700k cash. Where and...
Zack D'Aiello
Losing money on condo - sell or rent/hold
Hi All,Definite newbie question here as I'm just starting out my RE journey and taking a lose on my first purchased property.I purchase my condo in San Diego about 1 year ago and I just rented it out starting this Sep...