Kimberly T.
Can "having a job" be part of your tenant screening criteria?
Hear me out.
Let's say part of your screening criteria is a minimum of 3x rent as income. In CA and some (all?) other states, you cannot discriminate based on source of income. That means if the prospective...
Mary B.
Adverse Possession
Hello BP,I was reading over some info and came across this link regarding adverse possession. http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/state-state...Most states have a decade or more timeframe. However there are a few s...
Nate Richards
Phony "bidding war" - ethical or legal?
Hi Guys, I have a question, due to a situation that has me a little flustered to say the least, and quite frankly wondering if the listing agents actions are; (1) ethical or (2) legal. Please let me know some opinions...
Tyler Hiatt
What are you looking for in a Real Estate Agent?
Good Morning All,I am a new member of a real estate team in Kansas City. I was brought on to build relationships with investors, builders, and developers. One of the complaints I have often heard is that most real est...
Account Closed
Top Laws Michigan Landlords Miss
I regularly teach courses at the RPOA and find that there are a few laws that many Michigan landlords miss in their management practices. Here are the top 10 I observe: Not following Federally and State mandated lead...
Brian Christensen
access to MLS without a realtor
Without realtor, we could likely get our offer accepted over competitors in our hot utah market. Perhaps offer selling agent 3% to represent us and have better chance at getting home.
Matt A.
Pre-MLS properties from a real estate agent?
Are agents "allowed" tell an investor about a property before it hits the MLS?
It seems like a good way to find deals- but does it violate professional code/etc for real estate agents?
There are a few agents I know f...
Ornuma Panmunee
Hold it, rent it or sell it ? transition from condo to muti unit
Hello. My name is Orn.
I'm having some difficulty making the decision and want to see what other options I have that I might miss.
Part 1 - the background story
I own a 2 bed 1 bath condo in Chicago since July 2016...
Erin Caldwell
Local Market Rents in Various Tacoma, WA Neighborhoods
Hello everyone! I am new to real estate investing, and am gathering all the information I can. I am looking in the Tacoma area for a BRRRR strategy 2-4 plex (aka a fixer upper). I have put in an offer on a triplex in ...
Kevin S.
Question on Checkbook IRA
Hi BP members,Anyone know why certain states are excluded from RE investment in SDIRA account? My state is on the list.Is Checkbook IRA breaking IRS rule in any way? It is offered as a way to bypass buying RE in SDI...