George P.
Buyer's closing cost not disclosed to the seller (seller subsidy)
Is there a law that specifically prohibits the closing company not to disclose the buyer's itemized closing costs ? We are contributing a rather large sum to the buyer's closing (10k), and would naturally want to see ...
Amy Veldkamp
How to remove name from mortgage loan!
My ex and I divorced back in 2012 and I did a Quit Claim Deed leaving him the house. My name is still on the loan tho. He recently passed away and the new girlfriend is going to stay in the house and said she would ma...
Tracie J.
I'm trying to decide on Section 8 rentals, yes or no?
Hi there, I'm just starting to get into small multi family. Should I do section 8? Sure, the state does autopay $1200 per month. My concern is what if the tenant trashes the property, I have no recourse. I wouldn't ...
Brandon Maxwell
Architect Turning Developer in Blacksburg, Virginia
Hello everybody. My name is Brandon Maxwell and I am an architect in Blacksburg, Virginia. I have wanted to become an architect literally since I was 5 years old. The built environment and the process by which we alte...
Stacey Mollinet
How to stop getting calls about selling my properties?
I have properties in Cleveland, Ohio and get many calls and texts every day asking if I am interested in selling. I am not interested in selling! Before I sold other properties in Cleveland, I spoke to a few of the ...
Mark Frattini
The National Eviction Freeze was just Extended Through June 2021
The Wall Street Journal just released announces that the Biden administration announced a three-month extension to a national eviction moratorium, a move designed to help millions of tenants who have fallen behind on ...
Shivam Patel
Would you recommend investing out of state for a beginner?
Hello BP community! I am looking to buy my first rental property. My goal is cashflow. I want to buy a multifamily property, although my local market (Houston, TX) isn't really known for having a bunch of 2-4plex pro...
Bill F.
Impact of Aging Millennials and New Construction on MF Values
I just came across this article from Calculated Risk (the article is about a year old so here is the latest data.) which suggests that MF demand will start to shrink due to increased supply from new building and decre...
Brandon Turner
What will the hurricane do to Houston RE?
Hey everyone,I don't wanna be inconsiderate in the wake of this horrible hurricane but I have a legitimate question.My sister is moving to Houston in a month and currently house hunting. Should I tell her to wait? Or ...
Joe P.
Any title companies that will close without title insurance?
I am purchasing a vacant land property for $1500 and do not want to spend almost $600 to insure it. Does anyone know of any title companies that are willing to handle the transaction without issuing title insurance? ...