Mike Rubin
What are some good books on flipping houses?
What books have you people read that you would then recommend to someone else trying to learn about flipping properties?
Preferably something up-to-date, and includes pictures (if possible).
Brandon Gamblin
Understanding Real Estate agents better #1
One of my goals, as a wholesaler, is to do the best that I can to understand real estate agents line of work. I'm also trying to find ways to bridge the gap between agents and wholesalers and develop a powerhouse agen...
John Carr
SFH house hack- Should I use a lease?
Hey all,I am getting ready to buy a SFH with my daughter in Orlando. Looking at 3 bedrooms, daughter will live in one BR, her current roommate will rent out another BR, and the third will be rented out to another co-w...
Joe Johnson
CNBC "House of Cards"
"House of Cards," the definitive look at the origins of the economic crisis, premieres on Thurs., Feb 12 at 8pm ET on CNBC. See the inside accounts from key players, tracing the calamity from Main Street to Wall Str...
Leigh Ann Smith
Self-directed IRA - exchange 1 property for another?
We live on 35 acres, and purchased 10 acres of it (unimproved pasture) with a self-directed IRA. If we wanted to put a rental property in that IRA, could we then pull the pasture land out without tax consequences?
Julian Broyles
MTR Setting Up
Hello all, I am located in Phoenix Arizona. I am getting started in the midterm rental scene and wanted to gauge experience where anyone has started in setting up midterm rentals. I've spoken to two companies that doe...
John Sanderson
Keep tenant for now or give the boot?
A little background on the property:We purchased this 5 unit building in September and inherited 5 tenants. As part of the deal, the previous owner collected rents for September and we began collection starting in Oct...
Doug N.
China central bank sees 'very normal' growth of 6-7% (Seriously)
Ok, I know it's early, and I am still sleepy, but I saw this article and I had to post it in its entirety. I'd like to hear from anyone with an opinion on this - pro, con or otherwise.I have tried reading this in all ...
M A.
Tax lien issue
I'm a wholesaler in Boston and I came across a deal with a possible title issue.
Homeowner has a property with a 40K tax lien on it. Title is shared with her 11 year old son (through probate?). Tax lien about to be f...
Dennis Meyer
What Heloc strategy is best?
BP Community,First time posting to the community. I am a new investor and I am in the process of purchasing a property with my Heloc (7.75% fixed for 60 mo). The property is $105,000. With expenses and minor rehab I l...