Axel Ragnarsson
Becoming an agent and have $20k - what do I spend it on?
Hi everyone,I have a question for all of the agents here on BP. I have been investing for a couple of years and ended up acquiring my real estate license last year (I want to transition into real estate as my full tim...
Account Closed
Does anybody add utility charges?
I have a large industrial building with a handful of different tenants. The building only has one incoming power meter from the utility, and then there are individual submeters for each tenant.As a result of this, the...
John Miller
HUD has Kept My $5,000 EMD
In March of 2012 I attempted to buy a HUD foreclosure house. The house was misrepresented as a 2 bath home and had extensive damage not shown on HUD’s inspection or appraisal. After I had my inspection completed I can...
Bryan Hancock
The Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act
Is anyone following this act? Do you have any input on what it would mean for real estate investors?
The Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act Passes
A new plan to allow ordinary investors to bet on start-ups
House P...
Steven Tierney
Should I buy the vacant lot next to a Flip house in MA?
(I apologize in advance for the long post)Some background:I'm interested in a property as a rehab project located in a seaside town here in Massachusetts. The average lot size as you get closer to the water is greatl...
Tony C.
Bought REO with existing occupants who created fraudulent lease
Hi BP, I recently purchased a REO property in Georgia. The occupants who are currently living there I suspect are squatters. I've seen the house and it's a total mess. Police have frequented the property on many occas...
Samuel Hoston
Non Performing Notes
I want to invest in notes and I am seeking anyone who is willing to teach me the ins and outs of the business. I see so much online about it but I need someone who will take me through the process step by step. I hope...
Edward Smith
Zillow sued over 'Zestimate' by Glenview homeowner
Thought this was a good read from CRAIN'S A Glenview lawyer sued Zillow, alleging that the real estate site's relatively modest estimate of her home's value has created a "roadblock" to selling at what she thinks it's...
Wendy Schultz
Hardest Lessons Learned from Short Term Rentals
What have been your hardest lessons learned in short term rentals? I'd be curious to hear the experiences that others have had. I'd say my hardest lesson learned is overestimating how quickly a new property will reach...
Eric Campbell
Student rental process
Hi Everyone, long time lurker, first time poster. I recently purchased a 6 bedroom/2200 sq ft. house near a small university in our town. The contractor that bought renovated it himself with the thought of putting co...