John Smith
Syndicated property w/ non-accredited Self-Directed IRA investors
I want to create an LLC syndicate to purchase a residential property, and want to allow Self-Directed IRA participants looking for alternative investments. Are there any SEC/other regulations limiting those participan...
Ryan Dodge
If no commission is taken, does agent still owe broker?
Suppose this scenario:Agent takes 75% broker takes 25% splitAgent is part of a deal where commission is 3% but foregoes it so it's factored into the asking price instead (like instead of offering $100k and taking a 3%...
Stephen Kozlowski
Property within Foreclosure Process
Hi everyone! Need some help with understanding how a real estate investor would go about purchasing a foreclosure opportunity that has not hit the market yet. I have been told by a reliable source that a property is i...
Jay L.
Buyer and agent backing out after signed contract
So here it is: My partner and I put a property up for sale (SFH flip). A buyer’s agent submitted a written cash offer. No contingencies, no inspection, etc. Complete “as is” purchase. We countered and it was acc...
Cecile Poyet
How To Determine Price Per Square Foot?
Hi fellow investors, As I'm running Rental Property calculator analyses like it's my job, I'd love to know: how do you estimate the right price to pay for a property? @Brandon Turner says a rule of thumb is to pay for...
Jerry R.
Time limit to list property as pending
Anyone aware if there is a time limit that REO listing agents have to list a property as pending? Do they even have to list it as pending at all?
Hendrix P.
Is the short sale completely up to the bank?
I am a looking at a property which is a short sale. And, admittedly I'm a bit confused. The property is listed at $25k and I was advised the bank approved that amount. I was also advised that in that $25K there is a $...
Hunter Horan
Submitting a letter with a contract
To understand this question, you have to know a little background information.
I have been watching a property with two houses on it that has been for sale for quite some time, it is located just down the roa...
Ryan Braman
Negotiating for a state-owned commercial property
BLUF: I've never bought government-owned or commercial property, but I'm putting together an offer for one (government) and I'm looking for anyone else who may have bought/offered on state-owned and can provide their ...
Jay Yu
Commission cashback or rebate
http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/mrec/mrecnews1.shtmlI am reading on the state(maryland) regulation for cash back. it says it is legal and also says it is not allowed. it is confusing as what to do, it also states ...