Randy Duke
Lease option
I have heard a real estate guru claim that you can get way more rent with a lease option that with just a straight rental, also he said you should get a 5-10k non-refundable option deposit.My question is, is that true...
Philip Katz
Rental Income in Orlando
I'm looking into Orlando to buy a property for income from long term rentals. Why Orlando? Because it's regarded one of the growing metros attracting jobs and people. It's easy for me to get to - 2hr flight. But scour...
Alexander Darnley
Can I use an FHA 203k loan for my first investment property???
I am currently interested in purchasing a flip in Houston, Tx, but currently live in Shreveport, La. I understand that FHA loan requirements state that you must be an owner occupant and that the house must be your pri...
Account Closed
Best hedge against housing bubble ?
Shorting REITS?,shorting banks, purchasing delinquent taxes?
Greg Strunak
air bnb bust
I’ve been hearing some chatter about large hotel chains lobbying significant funds to push for regulations or outright bans on short-term rentals like Airbnb. As someone actively investing in STRs and looking to scale...
Account Closed
Real Estate License MD?
I have listened to mostly all of the BP podcasts, and one thing keeps continually being brought up, "Get you real estate license". So I was thinking, why not, it can't hurt. However after investigating a little, it lo...
Vu Pham
Maine Short Term Rentals
Hi,My partner and I are looking to purchase a short term rental in Maine. We haven't zeroed in on a specific city/town yet but we're focusing our search on areas within 2 hours drive of Acadia National Park. We'd like...
Nathan W.
Good cap rate even with high expenses
Hi All, I have been lurking this subforum for a while now and am ready to start pursuing my own deals. I need to be careful with the details on this one, as I signed a C/A so as such I will ONLY be posting info prese...
Mike Schorah
While cold calling, when do you have to tell a prospect you’re licensed?
If you’re an investor looking for a property and you’re a licensed real estate agent, when do you have to tell the prospect? At the time the contract is signed (if it gets to that point)? When they pick the phone up? ...
Ana Nomys
South Jersey! Why is there no chatter on BP about the impact on REI with the impending loss of 5000 jobs (and more job loss coming) on South jersey Real Estate
Hello South Jersey-ans,I am one that believes in one persons loss is an others gain (NOT BEING MEAN HERE BUT REALISTIC) Is there now an opportunity to buy low now and sell high later now? I have heard the chatter all ...