I have seen private money lenders use FannieMae/FreddieMac documents for private money mortgages that are not associated with either one. Is this ok?  thanks.

Hi All,Would really appreciate BP community's help here.We have an investment property in San Jose, CA.  The house has a detached garage with a side storage room about 180 sqft.   All record indicated that the detache...

I have an Apt. complex (76 units) in low income area of Kansas City, KS. Somehow it is normal for the average tenant here to live for 3-6 months, skip at least two months of rent, trash the apartment and leave. O...

This could be a repetitive question but as a first time buy and hold investor, I had to ask this again. Should we buy townhouses over SFH, especially in North Carlone RTP area. I could see lot more options for Townhou...

The City of Austin has entered into a pilot contract with Seattle-based company, Host Compliance, to provide data on short-term rentals in the city. A Code Department memo issued July 19 this year reports more than 10...

I'm hoping someone can help me out with this. I have been told that when I put a property under contract, I need to fill out an addendum with it & file it with the courthouse. This would give me equitable inter...

Court houses have been suggested to me as a way to obtain  lists for my direct mail campaign. What type of information can I get from the courthouse (ex. probate)?  Also when I go to the courthouse, what do I ask for ...

A heads up to .. I was recently trying to research a city code within my rental area, and couldn't find the answer,, the city receptionist said they are now using the "2012 International Property Maintenance Code" and...

I have a vacant house a couple doors down from my personal home, in Texas. It has squatters in it.  The police have removed them twice so far but they just come back. The city sent notices to the address on the tax re...

Here’s the story…Looking for single family vacation home and found a place. We offered full asking price on day one and went under a signed contract contingent upon appraisal. Appraisal came back well under signed con...