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I've recently relocated to Anchorage, AK from CT and I'm finding it very difficult to network with title companies/ attorneys regarding real estate wholesaling or any kind of creative real estate transactions. I've c...
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Hi Everyone,I'm a newbie from Brooklyn NY and I'm closing in on my first investment buy and hold property (single family) and i wanted to know if its necessary to have an LLC setup before or ok to have it done after?T...
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Hey BP!I’ve got an issue with a foreclosure I just bought today. I won the auction and paid for the property there. Then I drive by the house and there’s an investor company (something like “we buy run down house”) si...
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I have 2 good leads on properties that are in the 1 year redemption period after tax sale. 1) Can I buy the property directly from them and get the deed prior to the end of the redemption period and then payoff the wi...
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How do I go about vetting a local hard money lender? I want to be fair and pay the lender for their services, however I want to ensure my assets are protected.
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Hello all, I have read many discussions on cold calling/direct mailing absentee owners. Before I begin this process however, I am interested to know how things progress if you actually get someone who is willing to en...
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How much does using a title company cost when Buying or Selling Real Estate? How do you know if you're using a good one or not and does it really matter? What is everything I need to know about title companies? Please...
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Hello all. Newbie here.
I have a question regarding approaching family members about private money. I am originally from California, but looking to do business in Philadelphia. Well I am going back to California ver...
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I have a bought some properties on Hubzu, and as many of you have stated, you have to be patient to get a good deal.
After over a year watching and dealing with them, I can still not figure out their business model. W...
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Question for the experts...
If I want to wholesale an REO, do I have to have the financing in place first? I've heard in order to contract an REO you have to be pre-qualified? Doesn't this hinder the wholesale stra...