Hello BP!I networked with a gentleman by the name of Jason Coutts, who runs Willow Oaks Properties LLC, on LinkedIn and I was open to talk with lenders since I'm working on syndicating an apartment deal.But upon getti...

Someone messaged me a PDF on Vrbo with their email and phone number requesting to send a certified check for a three week reservation totaling nearly 4K. Is this unusual? Would you guys accept or just ask that they bo...

Hello, 
I am wondering if there are any scams that might be common on BP, or if there is anything I should watch out for when interacting with people on the website. I don't have a specific example, but am just wanti...

To those who self-manage luxury rentals and are not licensed real estate professionals, are you concerned about your listing (listed by owner) attracting scammers?
I listed a very niche lux rental about 7 days ago; I...

My parents bought a house for me, my girlfriend, and her sister to live in with 3 bed 2 bath. I put the 3rd room for rent for $850 and all utilities and services included. The house is $200k with 1619 sqft, built in 2...

How does a real estate investor avoid being scammed by a real estate con artist? As I am watching episodes of "American greed", I am relieved that I am investing in real estate, something I have more control over than...

We are new to this. We found a “private money lender” through a post on a local real estate marketplace Facebook page. He offers 100% funding at a 5% interest rate. We submitted an application. The application ask...

Do anyone have any information about Morris invest turnkey program I'm looking to buy outside of my home state California and was looking in Jacksonville FL area. Learned that Morris invest work with turnkey business ...

I have received several call from prospective tenants informing me that my property is listed as for rent and when it is available. My existing tenants have informed me that people have come by knocking on the door an...

I have a private money lender that has good rates but they have requested a deposit/origination fee before the loan is funded.  I am a little leery of this - is this typical?