James Loisou
Has anyone come up with an innovative strategy to take advantage of the FEMA flood zones?
After reading a number of articles and forum pots, it is quite evident that the new FEMA flood zone insurance requirements are adversely affecting a lot of home owners. It is amazing to think that property owners in f...
Adam A.
Toledo, OH PASSED New Lead Paint Law
Yes, the Toledo city council passed a new lead paint ordinance which will take effect in 365 days. This is not the end but only the beginning of the new ordinance which applies to rental SFH, 1-4 units and day cares a...
Joseph Hammel
To pet or not to pet?
OK people I believe this is my first post. Im a seasoned (I think) investor of 5 years. I live in Lake City MN and have rentals there and in Red Wing MN, and Hammond MN, near Rochester MN. I currently have 36 units, a...
Aaron Vaughn
Chicago newbies earn 85k on no money down flip!
A huge congrats goes out to Al and Heidi Wang on their very first flip! a few months ago I connected with Al on BP. He and his wife had for some time been interested in a flip. After attending a meeting with my group ...
Ben Lovro
5K to 5 Million: The Insider's Guide to Real Estate Riches
"5K to 5 Million: The Insider's Guide to Real Estate Riches" is your roadmap to financial success in the world of real estate.Imagine turning a modest investment of just $5,000 into a massive fortune of $5 million thr...
Rachid B.
Cash for keys question
My tenant has finally agreed to takee the money and move out. But, he is asking me to give him an additional free month stay on top of the cash i am offering him. How do I proceed? Should i accept?Also, I would apprec...
Aaron Pfeffer
So....1100 Point Drop Today
Kind of a big deal, no? Anyone care to share their thoughts on this? Start of major blood letting or just a blip before stabilization and the bull run continues? And let's say there is a sizable correction over the...
Thomas Combs
Exit strategies for partnership dissolution
Hey BP,I am a new investor entering into a 3-person partnership & we are currently developing an exit strategy before approaching an attorney. We are having a hard time deciding how to approach dissolution as one ...
Rob Fuller
Your Real Estate Deal Won't Be a '72 Pinto: Follow This Advice!
Stephen Covey, famed author of "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," claimed an important habit in achieving success was to "Begin With the End In Mind." This habit in real estate is critical to success of a ven...
Tony Nguyen
Do I still buy and hold if prices are going down?
Here in the Central Florida market, things are shaping up for prices to take another dip. Inventory is rising and demand is slowing down noticeably. I have a goal of buying my first buy and hold by February 2011 (I've...