Can someone explain what ratio(s) the banks are looking for when underwriting a loan on a condo (i.e. number of rentals vs. primary residences)? Where are they deriving these numbers from - public records?
Also, Is i...

I have a loan where a private party financed a deal, but they dont know how to file a Deed of Reconveyance. I am willing to do the running around to get it notarized to keep the lender. Anyone have a good example of...

How can I best prepare for an eviction hearing? What documentation is needed to make my case?

I understand the process at the hearing and the speed that it is completed is dependent on the judge, but what can I do to...

I flip vacant land properties and by all means I am classified as a "real estate dealer".  I notice in IRS Publication 537 that real estate dealers are forbidden from using the installment method and must realize all ...

Hey all! I'm just getting started here on BP and as an investor and over the past month of discovering the concept of passive income and listening to over 100+ hours of podcasts I'm clearly an expert right?! I'm just ...

How would I assess a piece of land based on what surrounding land has recently sold for? State is Michigan.

Google/Zillow doesn’t seem to be helping... thanks!

I have located several houses that are abandon, how do you go about getting the phone numbers. I have the address, I realize I can mail them a yellow card.

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As we ramp up our real estate investing business (LLC), are there any SEC regulations to consider?
I’m specifically concerned about the following:
1) Compliance with state/federal regulation of inves...

Been saving up for my first real estate purchase and have $30-35k in cash to work with, this would be a down payment (~20%). Problem is, I live in the Bay Area and can't get much which fits my budget or return expecta...

I am now figure out the landlording tax. I know some landlord report their home as home office to get partial deduction and depreciation of their primary residency. However, generally self-employment also needs to pay...