April C.
Do you always use a Real Estate agent for purchases?
We own two STR properties and a commercial property and are looking to buy our fourth property. We found the home we want to purchase, it’s new construction already completed and we know the market and numbers work. W...
Jerusha Holder
Did I choose the wrong profession?
I will be taking my pre-license classes in two weeks so that I can get my real estate license. In the meantime I have been researching the real estate industry in general. Lately, I keep running into articles saying ...
Nat C.
Am I being screwed over by listing agent?
I viewed a property for 87K which is a homepath property and has been on the market for over 2 months. I called the listing agent to say I wanted to make an offer of 80K. He said if I could close by end of July he tho...
Gary Fox
Ownership by Contributed Capital vs by Tax Capital Accounts in small syndications
Found this site looking for a JD or CPA (or JD/CPA) to answer one question. Sole manager for these (small, < 2.5M in investor funds max) syndications has been convinced by his CPA that the only IRS-compliant metho...
Greg K.
Me vs. the local Real Estate Cartel
Just wondering, does anyone on BP make money from RE, but actually acknowledge the simple points outlined in this site:https://www.caare.org/The site clearly and concisely absolutely exposes all of the worst things ab...
David Hart
Paperwork - What Form is Required?
Newbie question alert!
Say I've negotiated a selling price with a motivated seller, and the exit strategy is to wholesale the property via a double-close.
Do I use a standard Real Estate Purchase Agree...
Samantha Soto
Is wholesaling legal in California?
My dad is a real estate attorney. He and I are debating whether or not wholesaling is legal in CA. He is arguing that it should not be done without a broker's license. He says bringing buyers and sellers together i...
Eddie Gonzalez
How to evaluate a fully operating business for sale?
Restaurant & Hookah place on the works to putting under contract. I have a list of potential buyers but they want to know the liquids, cash flow and a run down of numbers. I’ve never done it before so looking for ...
Nicole R.
Defendants Filing Bankruptcy to Stall Sheriff Sale Confirmation
Hello BP Members,I recently bid on and "won" a property at an auction that occurred this past early March. Prior to bidding, I did my due diligence and felt comfortable bidding (i.e. ensuring it was a 1st mortgage, t...
John Lubin
Shouldn't Prop Manager handle eviction?
My property manager is saying an eviction will cost ~$1000 for a lawyer. Shouldn't the property manager handle the eviction process themself, otherwise, what am I really paying them for? Tenant paid last month ~ 20 ...