What tactics do you have to understand contractors prices better and understand if you are paying fairly or over paying.

My partners and I (CA residents) are in the process of evaluating several multifamily properties in Oregon and have questions about the best legal entity structure. Our plan is to form an Oregon LLC to purchase the pr...

Some contractors have pretty detailed scopes and contracts, including payment schedules.  Is it unheard of for me to add an additional contract that only outlines the payment structure?  This way I can include penalti...

Doing my best to put together a win-win-win...I have a client who would like to sell his triplex and 1031 funds into a larger apartment building. He has the triplex financed on a 30 year fixed @ 3.75% with a balance o...

I was wondering about the process of becoming a real estate agent in Michigan. I'm currently a Junior in college but very interested in obtaining a license but not sure if right now is the right time. I know you have ...

In the past had some success selling properties, offering above average co-op commission.  Many years ago 3.5% Co-op was common in my area, these days it is rarely over 3% or under 2.5%  And there is an added average ...

Hey guys, back again! I was wondering if anyone knew of a good site that showed home appreciation in given areas? I have looked on the Cence.gov website and had a lot of trouble trying to find a chart or values. I wan...

Hello my fellow BPs, I'm considering of starting my first investment property soon. I have been doing my own research by reading the BP blogs, listening to the podcasts, asked people questions (including my CPA). Howe...

Hello!We are looking to refinance two of our industrial buildings and we are considering using a broker who works with life insurance companies. The terms are very good - 15 year fixed (almost unheard of for these typ...

I've been with NREIG for about 5 years now.  Over the past 12 months, I've noticed a considerable decline in service - most notably billing errors and other confusion with respect to my account.  They even accidentall...