Bruce Norris
How to love the business we're in!
This is a true story that happened to me in my first year of the house buying business. A man called on an ad and said he wanted to sell his house. When I met him, I sensed he was very sad. In a normal negotiation, th...
Lance Hyatt
Recommendations for good wholesaling program or mentor
I'm looking for recommendations for a reputable wholesaling program/system and mentor. Thanks!
Tad Fisher
Business Banking & Finances
Hi All,I am a new investor looking to make a first time purchase on a buy and hold rental property with my brother. We are investing in the San Francisco Bay Area market. My question is, what is the cleanest way to ha...
Demjan Van Der Kach
Mortgage loan originator license / exam prep course
I wonder if it is worth investing time to get the license or at least to take the exam prep course (20 hrs, $400) if you are planning to "become a private bank" and invest in debt.I also see the loan processing course...
Micah Redden
Acting safe or acting scared?
Looking at a SFR deal as a result from direct mail marketing but I am waffling on the 'What Ifs'. This is a 3/2 in my local area that can rent between $1100-$1200/month. The owner (retired broker) owns it free and c...
Bob Fullwood
Section 121 Exclusion - Do I need to fill out or file paperwork?
This past June I completed a house hack fix and flip which was my first deal. I owned and lived in the property for 4 years - rehabbing along the way, and then sold for a gain less than $250,000. Not sure that this ...
Kim Handelman
How do I calc rehab in a deal if long term tenants are in place?
Hi All,I have a lead on a deal. 3 family Gross rent $3325 Taxes $7,000. Building is old (built 1900) but mechanicals are fairly new (last 4 years) roof is 15 years old. units are horribly dated and will need rehab whe...
Matt K.
HOS issues. Please help. HOA members don't want to cover repairs
Hi. Can you guys help me with issue i have. I'm the owner of top unit in 4 level building. HOA is mainly guy from low level unit. There are ongoing issues with walls (little cracks) which cause little water damages in...
Tony B
HGTV fix and flip - good or bad?
I just saw a show last night on the Home and Garden Television channel where they were showing the process of buying a home, fixing and selling it for a profit. Not sure it's a series but it may be.
Back during the d...
Joshua Iachini
Eliminating Transaction Costs
I own a flip that I was unable to sell, so I am currently leasing it out. The tenant has fell in love with the home & has approached me about buying it outright. We've built a good relationship & now I'm wonde...