Brian Lenzer
Friends and Family Loans vs Conventional Loans
I am considering purchasing a property through a loan from friends/family. Are there any non-obvious downsides to this kind of loan? Is there a set legal range for the interest rate? Any knowledge/resources on this wo...
Brandon Turner has been an essential part of the real estate investing community for almost a decade. Some could say that he is THE person most thought of when you say “real estate investing”. But, in a both sad and h...
Bryan Kelly
Private Lending Rate
I know that a large majority will state that deals need to be formalized and gone through loan services, however, please humor me. With a friend to friend loan, I know...taboo and risky, what would a fair rate be for ...
Colin Zhu
Morris Invest Experience (Yet Another One)
While I know there has already been a vast amount of virtual ink spilled regarding Morris Invest, I still feel obligated to recount my ongoing experiences in an objective and impartial manner as to help other investor...
Jan B.
A Sale Gone Bad. What Can I Do?
The day before the closing date (May 30th) I was told that the buyer's financing could not be approved for the FHA loan due to a judgement on his credit. I am now being told by my realtor that I can not sell the ho...
Raymond Hill
Benefits of Starting an LLC vs S Corp
Hello everyone,So my business partners and I are thinking of starting an S Corp vs an LLC that can be taxed as an S corp. I just wanted to ask what are some of the benfits tax wise and if someone can send me a contac...
Jay Belcher
Easy CAD / layout software - Any recommendations?
Hello BP community,I'm looking to find basic house design / layout software. I'm currently looking to layout kitchen cabs & wanted something a little more than just doing it on paper. I'm looking for something tha...
Michael Carbonare
Sometimes It's Better To Be Lucky Than Smart, Or How I Made $30K On My First Deal
30 years ago I closed on my first real estate deal. It was a foreclosure, owned by the Resolution Trust Corporation. The RTC was a federal agency created in 1989 to resolve the Savings and Loan Crisis of the 1980s, wh...
Jeremy Porter
Navigating Financial Challenges with Empathy and Solutions in Property Management
As a property manager, it's not uncommon to encounter situations where a tenant begins to incur additional expenses rapidly. Whether it's due to changes in personal circumstances or unforeseen issues, addressing these...
Jeremy Porter
Managing Additional Expenses: A Property Manager's Guide
As a property manager, it's not uncommon to encounter situations where a tenant begins to incur additional expenses rapidly. Whether it's due to changes in personal circumstances or unforeseen issues, addressing these...