I recently made a full offer on a short sale. After the contract was submitted, my agent told me that he was informed by the listing agent that the owner recently sold an "option to buy" on this property to another in...

Have you heard the term, a joker broker?In the note business today it seems like many are looking to make a quick buck and attempt to “broker” a note deal. If your new to investing, the three key signs to a joker brok...

Does anyone know of any places where I can run a background check on an applicant that doesn't have an SSN. They have a drivers license through the Mexican consulate, and permanent resident status (green card). Smart ...

Hi everyone, I recently got approached by a company called find dream rentals. They help you find short or mid term clients. Something does not check out. 1) the reps have very American sounding first and last name bu...

I am in the military and purchased my first home using a VA loan. I understand the purpose of a VA loan is for the eligible borrower to use the purchased property as his/her primary residence. I did find a blurb on th...

Let me ask this;
For instance I own a home worth $300,000, and over a couple of years I pay down on loan and own $150,000 in equity, or 50%($150,000) let’s say I want to cash-out-refinance, and get like 80% of that $1...

Good Morning/Afternoon/Night!Newbie/Wannabe Real Estate (MF) Investor here.  I've decided I'd like to offer "free" man hours (unpaid work) to someone who is willing to provide part time employment, in exchange for tra...

Anyone have any takeaways from your own experiences that may apply? Creative strategies, wins, nightmares are welcome. Nuanced situation. Context:A house on our family farm is soon to be vacant. My extended family sti...

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I live in beautiful San Diego, CA and I want to buy a rental property but have heard that the San Diego rental market is not very strong for investors right now. Also, with the high prices of homes/apa...

I recently had an encounter with an ESA situation at one of my rental properties that prompted me to do some research. It was so bogus that I couldn’t look the other way. I am a mental health therapist in private prac...