Hello BP!  I have a client that would like to get some additional information on the reputation of a particular builder for this area. Can anyone point me in the right direction of a good source to use and refer my c...

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...

What is the best way to find rent to own property? Client would like to rent to own a 3-4 bedroom house with finished basement in the Des Plaines, IL area. They can pay max $2000/ month and in one year he will find ou...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

I've been happy with the service of the 1031 exchange intermediary I've used in the past. I recently contacted them about doing another simple 1 to 1 exchange and the fee is about $1,000.Now I see there are companies ...