Hi All! This post is a special shout out to anybody that has experience dealing with development in Orange County beach cities.  I am trying to wholesale an off market property in Newport Beach (Corona Del Mar specifi...

I would like to get some feedback on the new screening rule and security deposit rule for landlords in Portland.  We are planning on investing in rental properties in the area. However, looking at this recent policies...

When a sponsor uses pref equity in a real estate deal, they are putting limited partners higher in the capital stack.(higher = more risk)The capital stack explained:The sources financing that are used to fund a real e...

Working as an independent mortgage loan officer for your broker, do you need to inform your current broker about ending the relationship before having a new broker? Or just need to update their sponsorship information...

Executed a 1031 exchange last year. In looking at draft income tax return, I queried cost basis for acquired properties. Accountant said that 1031 carries cost basis of relinquished property to acquired property/prope...

Check out this video and then pass it on to your representatives demanding an explanation . . . this is just ridiculous!

Feds threaten man on oiled Florida beach: "ILLEGAL TO DIG"

I am planning on renting my first property and I am wondering if property insurance is separate from landlord insurance? Also, does landlord insurance provide enough coverage or is an umbrella needed? Is there a compa...

I keep reading forums/articles here on bigger pockets explaining how to purchase a property with no money down but I really can't find an in depth step by step explanation. Many times it's subject to so I would like t...

Do long term or short term gain affect your tax bracket. If you want to know what your going to pay in short term gains you need to know your tax bracket, but since short term is ordinary income, doesn't that change ...

Hail damage claim from almost 2 years ago - Trying to get the recoverable depreciation and probably will need to request increase in claim amount. No work done yet.  I know it is my fault for waiting so long so I cant...