Howdy All,I've recently been focusing on seller financing models and the determination of a maximum allowable offer. My commercial lender will provide up to 75% LTV and will allow the seller to carry back the differen...

I've read the conspiracy theories about GLD's gold bars missing from the vault, tungsten filled gold bars, and the fact that GLD will not redeem for physical gold. Most of this seems to be rumor, except for the last o...

I am considering building a small "home" (1000-1200sqft) specifically for short term rental in a tourist destination area.  I am aware there are often minimum sqft requirements for a home but will cross that bridge la...

What is "success"? It is making a lot of posts on BP? Maybe obtaining a REA license? How about the FIRST DEAL? Success is whatever YOU define it as. Has anyone noticed not every person who has landed their "first deal...

Hello, technology changes so fast I thought I would ask about locks again. Anybody using a hot new technology for a code based lock? Thanks!

i currently own a property that is considered to be in a "flood zone". i dont consider it to be a flood zone myself as there is a small stream in the back yard that is not tidal and it has not flooded during irene, sa...

I purchased my first duplex on the last day of September 2022. I had to do some work to it and get myself situated in one of the units, as well as it has been a busy time for me work-wise. I just recently listed the o...

I am a real estate broker in CA and have been investing in residential RE for over two decades. Bought and sold a couple of dozen properties over the years using my own real estate license. Now I am planning to buy a ...

What advice would you give to a first time investor on how to find, what to look for, how to analyze, acquire financing, negotiate, and buy one of these properties in these market conditions?

Hey,I'm thinking of investing in Florida and I'm wondering if someone could help me figure out the pros and cons? I'm from Canada.