Hi BP Community - I have been researching real estate investments for the past year and so far have invested passively through Crowdfunding platforms (Realtyshares, Peerstreet, etc.). Most of the investments have been...

I am buying a condo without a title company. I know most people will say to use one, but I've done the title search and am confident that the seller is the only owner and that the only encumbrance is a mortgage. I als...

I just spoke with my real estate attorney, she said the contract is fine that I currently have, however she said that it would probably be necessary to change this that I have in the contract. How do you go about adve...

Hello all,  I am new to Bigger Pockets, but I've been involved in a rehab for over 3 years now. I'm in a 1,800 sqft SFH rancher.   I gutted half my home and put an addition on, and as I tore everything apart, it becam...

I'm having a difficult time getting 1st lienholder to provide details (payoff) to us as we are 2nd lienholder. They don't know but we're about to foreclose.  I know we are entitled to info but what should I provide &a...

Need a bit of help as I’m approaching decision paralysis - I’m looking for recommended cities to invest in for STR. Trick is im planning to manage everything remote and/or use a management company. I was looking in Sc...

Hi BiggerpocketsI am trying to better understand the concept of title and the bundle of rights that come with real property.Lets say we have a sub 2 deal in a title theory state. The owner of the property is highly mo...

Market Vertigo
by Cliff Draughn

"We give you a Republic; now see if you can keep it." -- Ben Franklin

As I have remarked in prior calendar-turning newsletters, it is this time of the year when most people pause ...

Today was President Trump's inauguration. The administration wasted no time and has halted one of Obama's last minute legislations to cute PMI rates. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought Trump is pro-real estate? Is...