Christopher Benjamin
Portland area real estate lawyer
Greetings!I have been fortunate to have an opportunity to buy on off-the-market deal from a friend whom I trust in a win-win scenario. I am perfectly aware of the potential pit-falls of doing a large transaction with ...
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Too many houses for sale?
I've pretty well decided to put my house on the market probably in October. I'm in quiet a cul-de-sac (anybody interested, lol) with about 10 houses. One is in foreclosure [reo-147K, 2 have just [one yesterday, 165K,...
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Help me come up with a business idea!
What type of service could you use? What are some pain points in your business? How could I support your business?Looking to start a real estate investment support business. Phone answering service? Virtual assistant ...
Harrison Chow
Bank Lender or Mortgage Broker
Hi Guys!My first post here... I'm at the beginning stage of BRRRR process, trying to assemble a team of experts and one being the lender. Do you guys prefer working with one or two lenders or do you have a mortgage br...
Ana Marie B.
Build Air BnB Cottage in Backyard or Invest $ in another SFR?
Hi BP! My husband and I own and occupy an SFR in the SF Bay Area. With real estate prices so high around here, we're unwilling to invest in another property until this bubble bursts. Therefore, we're thinking about t...
Ryan Thomson
The Art of Tenant Management
When it comes to managing tenants, the dynamics can sometimes be complex, especially when you're living with friends. In Colorado Springs, I have house hacked several homes with over 20 different tenants/friends. Navi...
Kelly McMahon
1st time renter - utility questions
Hi everyone! I have a question about what to do with the electric and water when showing the rental, do you leave them on and keep paying for them or shut them off? I have personally been shown rentals that do both bu...
Georgia Cooper
Using OPM for short term rentals
Hello,i'm in the early stages of considering using OPM for buying short term rental properties in Europe. Has anyone got experience of this?If so, how did you structure the deal with your investors? Thank you!
Stephanie Anson
Creative ways to market your flip to buyers (retail)? Ideas?
I am a RE Agent and have a flip that I recently completed. I am wondering what are some creative ideas others have used to sell a home. I have done the traditional: list on MLS, Craigslist, send listing to other age...
Scott Jensen
Buying Seller Financed 4-Plex From a Friend - Looking for Advice
Hello Everyone!I have an opportunity to purchase a fully occupied four-plex near me from a long time-acquaintance/friend. He is winding down his real estate portfolio (he's in his 70's now) and is willing to seller f...