I broker loans for commercial deals throughout the nation and recently came across a horrible experience with a lender. I would put the name of the lender out there but figure it wouldn't be the most professional deci...

I just got a tip of someone passing away yesterday that lives close to a family member. He lived alone but has relatives. Whats a good timeframe to contact family? I'm thinking some weeks.

I've always thought it 'bad' to negotiate deals via text message, I personally would rather talk the old fashioned way over the phone or better yet face to face. I’m currently trying to negotiate an owner finance dea...

Hello Everyone,

I am curious to see some feedback on the goals of the investors who discuss various topics here. I see a lot of discussion on different property acquisition scenarios, property management, obtaining ...

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I am going to close on my first REO in my name. The owner is still in there and I will have to evict them (guessing will take 1-2mths). They are not likely to take cash for keys (but will try). I called my agent and t...

I've been scanning the MLS for awhile already, and it seems there's not much houses in areas of town I'd like to invest. I have well defined areas that I personally like in my city and for awhile now, haven't really l...

Hi,

I am wondering what everyone thinks the most important things to concentrate on are when you are just starting out? Some examples would be creating working relationships with lenders, marketing, finding a good R...

There is a plan in Flint to shrink the city by bulldozing areas and returning them to nature and the federal government is looking at the idea for other US cities.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/fin...

When making an offer, what do you consider a good starting point? Is 30% below retail asking price too offensive/too lenient? I know you're supposed to feel somewhat embarrassed re: the offer, or you're not being...