David Nutakor
Does it make sense to rent a property back to seller?
Hi BP Team,I am in the process of making an offer on a home, but the seller wants to rent it back for six months which doesn't make sense to me. Please note that l like the property and the rent the seller wants to pa...
Amanda Berg
HELOC as downpayment for first investment
Thoughts on using a HELOC to invest in 1st property rather than using savings?Has anyone done this?I have about 200k in my current house.I have 100k in the stock market making 7%.I was thinking, why not use a HELOC to...
Brandon Graves
Govt Shutdown & Rent Collection - Need Advice
In need of some advice on my rental property. My tenant has been renting from me for about six months and she is excellent, I couldn’t have asked for a better tenant. I have no problems from her and she always pays o...
Andrew S.
What is the best way to find the emerging markets????
Looking with a realtor and friend at single families in Cape Coral. Also looked at student housing in my town but the university overbuilt and I think it's getting soft now so I am passing for now. Then a discussion...
Ahmad Chaudhry
Cash vs Mortgage on 31K Rental Property
My first post and rental property purchase! I'm closing on a 31K rental property. I have cash, but am considering getting a conventional mortgage and possibly buying a second rental property. Here are the two scenar...
Diran Deukmajian
What to do when tenant gets evicted by sheriff
After a few months of paperwork, my lawyer has confirmed the sheriff will be going to the property to evict my tenant for non payment of rent. I'm asked by the sheriff to be at the property at a certain time with a lo...
Chad Hedgepeth
Legal entities: lawyers or no lawyers
So I have read "Own your own Corporation" and researched on the internet. When incorporating, did you all use a corporate lawyer to prepare your entity or do it yourself? Also, do you currently use a lawyer to manage ...
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how much below market for quick sale?
Here my question. Is there a number below market value that would enhance the likelyhood of a 30 day sale. I know it depends on the market. But is there a number where there's a turning point in a buyers interest. Per...
Casey Haight
Trying to learn how and where to start with rental properties
Hey everyone,I am in the very early stages of getting into this world of real estate investing. I have had the discussions with my wife about wanting to earn passive income through rental properties and we are on boar...
Roger Ledoux
Hello from CA
I don't even own a house, but I am aspiring to be a real estate investor. Look forward to learning from some of you.