I was at a local REIA a couple nights ago and one of the people that attends regularly is a MLO here in town . Dodd Frank got brought up by him, even though he called it Frank Dodd, :/ and he said that when trying...

Hey BP, I was wondering what I can use a security deposit for, in terms of repairs. I currently have a house that is going to need ALL of the rooms repainted upon move out. The question is, can i use the security depo...

Hi all,We are fairly new to the real estate investing market.  We recently sold 8 units and are looking to reinvest our proceeds (we have already screwed up our 1031 exchange, lesson learned).  We have friends who hav...

Hi everyone – I’m a new investor less than a week from closing on my first duplex. One side is occupied with a tenant I’m inheriting (currently on a month-to-month lease) and I’ll be living on the other side. I’ve spe...

On my long drive from Kansas City to Texas, I happened to listen to a TED talk on the subject of investment in Africa, in which the speaker alluded heavily to the real estate potential in South Africa. Just curiou...

What is a good company to use for a DSCR loan with 100% financing?

Anyone done a 203k loan on the Kenai Peninsula?  Wondering if there's HUD consultants and approved contractors around.  Not sure if the reporting requirements are too time consuming for contractors in a busy market.

I bought my primary June of last year. Showed in my credit and it was $169,750 loan, 5.4 APR, $1,139 monthly payment. Due to some circumstances I had to refinance and because I was renting it out I had to refinance i...

Good Afternoon BP,
Let's talk hard money loans..
In the state of Georgia, where I am from you do not have to have a MLO to write hard money loans. Would you as a buyer, feel comfortable and confident using a loan th...

Inspector tells me this tree is too close and may cause foundation and roof issues. Agent tells me it's not necessary. Who is right?