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So I just wrote my "masterpiece" (at least, I kind of think so) on due diligence, which I would recommend checking out if you're interested in that subject. And that got me thinking about what other investor's best du...
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If HELOC’s have a interest rate that adjusts/fluctuates/variable based on market conditions, why would anyone take out a HELOC compared to a regular home equity loan? A home equity loan has a fixed rate, so you don’t ...
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I posted this for discussion on the investment aspects of Detroit.
I am very pro Detroit, but not ready to invest there yet--too many problems.
I think it has a ways to go before I'd be comfortable investing there.=...
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I am new here and I am looking for a short brief description about how a private/hard money loan works from start to closing (typical process)...this might be helpful for both private parties that are interested in le...
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Help!Good afternoon BP Community! I stumbled about the site and it appears to be a wealth of information and I am excited to bounce around questions in hopes that I will get some help. I'm currently working for a real...
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This past weekend we had two different applications for two different properties that had one thing in common. Both applicants submitted totally fake W-2s. You can’t just rely on automated screenings. You really need...
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I was wondering how leasing brokers are paid based on finding a commercial tenant for retail/restaurant space?I'm trying to figure out if I should go the commercial broker route in listing some nice, hip retail spaces...
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- Looking to purchase properties in PA off of public AUCTIONS and such - Has anyone ever purchased through the auctions? Have you gotten a really good deal? - Advice? Tips? Success rates?
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I don't quite understand how people can many money of flipping houses fast. There is theReal estate agent commissions 6% + Seller concessions 1.5 % + closing cost 1%. There is at least 7.5 % cost to sell a house. Plea...
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Hey Everyone,
I know people might be thinking right now what a stupid question, this guy wants to be in real estate. Never gonna make it!
Anyways, I am confused about equity i have an idea but I keep he...