Mark N.A
Latest -- Banks Still Run by Morons
So I get a call from one of the brokers I use and he tells me about this ‘great duplex’ foreclosure that started out at $199k, then worked its way down to $149k whereupon an investor bid $85k. Which the bank refu...
Paul Jump
Buying an occupied nyc rent controlled apartment for personal use
I am evaluating an under market for a rent controlled unit currently occupied by a tenant in NYC. The property is a foreclosure so I can’t get any information from the previous owner. The rents collected are about hal...
Nikki Harmon
Wholesaler Misrepresented himself
I am in the midst of dealing with a wholesaler that has left a bad taste in my mouth for the wholesaling business, and am wondering if this is common practice.A little background: So, I'm trying to sell my house and ...
Ryan McGlasson
More specifics on apartment syndication
Recently since listening to an older biggerpockets podcast on a member who would syndicate large apartment buildings and any other deals they wanted to purchase I was really intrigued by the idea. A large reason becau...
Hunter Harms
Creating a design guide for contractors?
BP! Here is the situation:I am a first time investor and and am looking to purchase a foreclosure to rehab and resell. I have been really working on creating my systems to ease the process of a flip, as well as set up...
Mary Ainsworth
House hack a house or a condo?
Hi all! I recently asked a question if I should house hack (in San Diego) a condo to get started now (I'm 22) OR should I wait until I have enough to buy a house and house hack a house? I only have 50k saved up now wh...
Account Closed
Approved Tenant requires Owner's SSN/Taxpayer ID for 'Reporting' purposes
does the approved tenant (for one of the 2 units in a legal duplex) have legal grounds to be demanding the owner's (landlord's) taxpayer id? tenant explanation is that intends to file a 1099 for each year she is owner...
Michael O.
Are We Causing the next Bust?
Earlier today, on the way to work, I was listening to the BP Podcast #285 as per my usual routine (another great podcast by the way). But after hearing some of the guest's comments about building multi-family and rent...
Josephine S.
Wholesaling Questions Fort Worth, TX
BP Wholesalers, Question? What is a great Title company that I could use in Fort Worth, TX?Where could I find a TREC Amendment to Contract?Any suggestions on Real Estate Lawyers?Any Advice on Wholesaling in the DFW Me...
Joel Falk
Flip and Rental Tax Consequences
I did some very informative reading of the archives trying to find an answer to this, but up to now have not found anything that answers this . I'directlym almost 47 and getting tired of the rat race. I want to keep...