Phyllis E.
How to find homes with potential rental suites in online listings
How can I find out which single family homes, listed for sale online, have potential rental suites, without having to call a real estate agent? I have done key word searches on things like "in-law suite" or "in-law ap...
Michael Klinger
Definition of 1031 "selection" for the mixed or oddball listings
Hello all,I generally understand the 1031 rules and process. I really not looking for a recap on the basic rules or concept. Got all that. Thanks.However... In some Loopnet listing research I noticed that it's somewh...
Michael Yan
first time Multi-units commercial loan - origination fee
I am negotiating a multi-unit rental property in Baltimore. In agreement but after inspection I want to re-negotiate. Total loan amount is about $800k depending on re-negotiation result. Just talked to a loan officer,...
Paul Georgia
How do I find out if a property is in foreclosure
I just spoke to a homeowner about his vacant property. He said he told the bank to take the property back. He said he didn't know if it was in foreclosure or even what the status was. I looked on the Zillow foreclos...
Brian Kantor
Pros/cons of SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles)?
Hi, there. Some partners and I are looking to acquire a run-down motel, renovate it and repurpose as more of a modern lodging experience.For context, my background to date has been in buy/hold SFHs and a duplex STR.Wh...
Daphne Wielunska
Private owner sale
Hi there,I am located in BC Canada and have been trying to land my first deal. It has been frustrating to say the least with properties selling over ask. I will not resort to these bud wars as it does not make sense f...
Shawn Burkett
Under Contract, Now what Do I Do? From Feasibility to Keys
Hi everyone, I'm currently working on an online course, focusing on all of the phases through the life cycle of a project and want to get some insight from your perspective on what topics are most important to learn w...
Bear Geiger
Acquiring off market Raw Land – Farms & Other
We are a real estate development company. We like buying off market properties because there is much less pressure of competing offers and timelines. We are a legitimate buyer (not like those people that want to pay y...
Jason Capalad
HELOC for investment property
Hello BP, i am looking for a HELOC to upgrade another one of my homes, when I applied, i was told helocs aren't allowed for investment properties and that i would have to do a full cash out refi. I was also told 35...
Kyle Shepherd
What is "wood fungus"?
Rookie here. A deal I was looking at was scooped by someone else. The deal fell through. The listing agent told me it was because they found some termites and "wood fungus".I've never heard of this wood fungus before ...