Michael Vieira
Buying my first multi-family
Hello all, my credit score is around 700 and I plan on buying a multi-family when I graduate in 3 months and living in one of the units. I am looking around 2 places ( depending where I choose to work), Jersey City,...
Dan Barman
Borrowing Against an IRA???
I've been hearing some murmurs lately about people using their IRAs as collateral (?) to "borrow" funds to use for down payments / rehab financing for real estate projects. A family member of mine passed away a few ye...
Jamie Wooley
Hiring a team of door knockers. Feedback PLS!
My husband has many many teams of door knockers selling Energy in multiple states, so I know it works and I know it can be done with tremendous success.What I do not know is, what would be the best compensation. If I...
Andrew Lapham
Zoning Regulations on SFR
I was listening to the newest BP Podcast (218) and the guest, Erik Stark was talking about an interesting strategy of seeing hidden value in properties that you could potentially re-zone. He discussed re-zoning singl...
Rafael Norat
License or No License?
Hey everyone. I know this topic has probably been debated 1000 times, but did want to provide my feedback as I'm currently taking the Real Estate Salesman course.I’ve always listened to the pros and cons of getting yo...
Daniel Luedtke
Dangerous breed service animals
Looking at potential new tenants for a recently vacant unit. One prospective new tenant has a service dog, that I believe is a dangerous breed, or a mix with a dangerous breed (pitbull). I do not allow dangerous bre...
Curt Bixel
Rehab, permitting, and plans
I am a long term landlord and have substantial experience as a handyman. I am fairly new to buying a beat up property, rehabbing it, and then keeping it for a long term rental. I recently finished my first rehab, an...
Raymond Ebbeler
Raising capital
Where can one obtain a directory of individuals who have applications for grant money for raising capital for doing deals in real estate. I remember as a traditional student in business the Gale publications allowed p...
Rami W.
First time as private lender. Request for reconveyance process?
The borrower seems ready to pay off his loan. His escrow company has asked me to sign a Request for Reconveyance and a "Beneficiary's demand". I have not yet received the original loan amount back yet. Shouldn't I be ...
Account Closed
Beginning Developer
Over the years, I have purchased SFR property on large lots. These deals have always cash flowed well, but these purchases were also made with the idea of further developing the properties.
One property can easily b...