Green Doggie
Why Short Sales Take So Long?
Newbie question. I read a lot of people complaining that short sales take too long. Would attempting to short sale on properties that are about to foreclosure motivate lenders to move faster? I read that lenders rathe...
Aaron R.
Using Technical Analysis to time Real Estate Market?
Was just throwing ideas around in my head and was wondering has anyone ever used or thought about using technical analysis to time the real estate market? Could you tweak something like MACD or the myriad of other met...
James Smith
Where to Invest in North NJ (Near NYC)?
Hi everyone, I'm new to the site and have been enjoying reading through all the discussions.I am considering buying a place somewhere in North Jersey (Jersey City, Newark, Bayonne, Harrison, etc). I currently work and...
M P.
Section 8 being forced upon us by Obama administration
Hello fellow BPers. I have been a long time reader of these forums and have picked up a tremendous base of knowledge from you, my colleagues, on this forum. I am mostly a passive investor, and so have not had a real...
Jozef Forgac
Do I need to list prior to ask for short sale?
I'm buying SFR in pre foreclosure and asking the lender(s) for short sale.The owner selling as FSBO to me. Lender on 1st.(Chase) wants the owner list the property with RE Agent even the owner has an offer on it from ...
Wai Chan
Providing tenant alternate accommodation when i need to fix the house
There is some deferred maintenance tenant want me to take care of in the bathroom and kitchen in a 2 bedroom/1 bathroom house. The work should take about 4-5 days. The work is pretty extensive so I want tenant to move...
Noah P Bonds
Has anyone successfully sued their loan servicer?
One of my loans was taken over servicing by Shellpoint. Since then it's been a pita for the last 6-8 months. Essentially my taxes suddenly weren't being paid and they subsequently lowered my escrow payment. I initiall...
Rami H.
Selling properties for seller residing outside of the US
Hi,I have a seller/friend that lives overseas and they own properties in Ohio, Michigan and NY. The seller wishes to give me authority as a real estate investment LLC based In Virginia to sell their properties for the...
George Bittar
Empty Home-Deceased Owner- No Bank?
Not sure if this belongs in this section of the forum, but the lead came as a referral from someone on our DM campaign.
I contacted the local tax office and they could not provide any other information other ...
Silvio L.
Navigating a short sale deal from scratch
Hi Everyone, I wanted to throw out a situation I'm dealing with now and get some input on how I should proceed. I recently went to see a property in my neighborhood that I am sure is a great deal. ARV = 333k and the...