I just came under contract for a duplex that is managed by the seller's company. I am planning to live in the unoccupied side and was fully expecting to pay for a property manager from the start. However, he offered t...

Do any escrow officers, title professionals or private lenders happen to know if a private lender can obtain an ALTA title policy (lender's  policy)?  I'm in the process of doing my first loan (as a private lender) an...

My wife and I are considering making an offer on a home in the city of Pittsburgh that we think has a lot of potential.  The home is in an area where the median home price is $350,000. The home we are considering is l...

All,I am currently still active-duty Army with approximately 6 years left till I'm eligible to retire.  I just finished my undergrad and considering a master's in real estate while still utilizing tuition assistance t...

Hello,My business partner and I live in California, but are looking to invest in a duplex out-of-state, specifically Missouri. What would be the best and easiest way to have this partnership? Do we need an LLC or can ...

I am renting my house to section 8 tenants. I want to request tenants to buy their own renters insurance.

Could you please advice if it is okay for me to request section 8 tenants to buy renters’ insurance? Is it a...

Hi,My name is Sam and I am a new user of the forms and inviting. So I am looking for any advice that I can get. I’m looking to buy my first multi family property. I’m really trying to find any information on what expe...

I get this question all the time but I’m not an insurance agent. This is insurance for a residential investment property, to remain vacant, that will be fixed up and sold. I have always recommended a basic hazard insu...

As ever, the definitive answer is, it depends. In some cases, the stars align. In others, not. Regardless, you need to know The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly:The Good:Review your employer's Summary Plan Document (SPD) o...

I am in the process of selling my ranch home property, and I've found a promising buyer. They're interested in paying 50% of the purchase price in cash and financing the remaining 50% through owner financing over thre...