Jorge Vazquez
Why do I hate rentals!
After selling rental properties to investors for 20 years, the common denominator why people hate rentals is because they don't like managing the rentals. I always tell investors to spend their time educating, improvi...
Michael J Scanlon
Fiduciary responsibility when wholesaling
I have someone who is a family friend who has had their father pass away. They want to get rid of his condo ASAP. They don’t want the trouble.I am an agent (but a newer one) and can list the place but they would also ...
Marc Pfleger
Protecting my money in a rehab partnership
I am considering partnering with a contractor on a rehab and need some ideas on how to protect my investment in the property. The contractor used a hard money loan to acquire the property and would like for me to ...
Mark Vandzura
self manage vs property management company
Hey BP members, Does anyone have any advice on hiring a property manager? I currently manage 16 doors myself, all within a 10 minute drive from each other. (I do everything). I looked into a few property management co...
Val Berechet
Capital gains and income taxes on property in Mexico?
Does someone have a good link or can provide info on laws regarding capital gains taxes and income taxes on property in Mexico? Am looking to buy something in the Tulum area that will be used as a vacation home but al...
Cal C.
I'm 'not a serious buyer,' according to a realtor/broker!
I made a $60K offer on a property listed for $78K. The listing broker refused to send the contract to the seller. When I had my agent insist that the offer be forwarded the listing broker forwarded but only after ...
Robert Wood
Being sued over security deposit by tenant who never moved in.
Hello Bigger Pockets!My wife and I are looking for a bit of legal advice. We recently moved to the Seattle area from Texas with our 2 month old daughter, leaving behind three rental properties, two long-term and one A...
Gerardo Hernandez
Am I making a HUGE Mistake?
Hello Everyone,
I want to start my real estate portfolio. I want to start with a house hack But can't find a duplex. I found a fourplex that is 419k but its been in the market for a long time. I did the number for 40...
Caleb Haynes
I keep getting outbid on home offers I’m making
I keep getting outbid on home offers I’m making on single family homes. HOW MUCH OVER ASKING PRICE DO I NEED TO OFFER?I’m looking in the Tyler, Texas area, doing a conventional loan.I offered day of, full asking price...
Nick B.
50% of the house for sale! What's there for an investor?
Hello BP!I saw a very strange SFH listing today. A seller owns this house together with his family member and wants to sell his share (50%) without occupancy rights. The sale price equals to the unpaid mortgage amount...