Michael Vazza
Factors Effecting Existing Home Sales
The market potential for existing-home sales in June was estimated to be 5.47 million at a seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR), down 2.5 percent compared to last month, and 13.1 percent lower than one year ago,...
Bharat Joshi
How do I find the money??
I can place properties under contract but I can't find the financing, I have contractors who are ready to work, and a realtor to list. I don't have much for down payment, and I'm hearing that you don't need money to s...
Dennis Hollier
Baltimore city taxes and assessments
Hey Baltimore Investors,I'm looking at a multifamily in the city, but I'm worried that the taxes will rise significantly when I purchase the building. Does anyone know how assessments work in the city? Will the new as...
P Patel
HUD Commissions - No Buyer's Agent
I am looking to buy my first home and am bidding on HUD properties as an owner occupant and paying cash.
On hudhomestore.com, I found a listing with an as-is price of 29K and that states 'The listing and selling br...
Arman Khondker
24M Software Engineer - Looking to Purchase first home
Hi all, I work as a Software Engineer for a FAANG company and will be moving to Austin, Texas in the next few months. I am wanting to purchase my first home and do a house-hack approach where I rent out a few rooms. I...
Manas M.
How to keep insurance low?
Hey BP Folks,We just closed on our second property in Houston and I am currently shopping for a cheaper insurance option. I was told by my broker that most carriers have moved out of Houston area. I am wondering how ...
Dan C.
Cleaning Fee for Slow Season and Short Stays
I have a great housekeeper that consistently gets mentioned in reviews for cleanliness and has a backup team in place. Only problem is she charges more than others are charging for their cleaning fees.I've shopped oth...
Josh Dickson
How to reduce the maximum amount of income tax for a wealthy individual.
Hello all,I've been flirting with real estate for a long time but due to my low earning potential, thus far I have never felt comfortable taking on the risk. My brother, however; is a lawyer and earns around 700k a ye...
Joe Splitrock
Does a Short Sale Need to be Listed on the MLS
I have an off market deal that my agent found. To make the numbers work, it would need to be a short sale. My agent is saying before the bank will consider a short sale offer, they want to see it listed on the MLS. Se...
Nicholas Rado
In Depth Look At My Financial/ Credit Building Plan and Questions
Hello everyone, I am looking to get into REI and am taking a hard look at my financial and credit situation to set real goals that will help me purchase my first property. Although I haven't been analyzing my finance...