Robert DeForge
Advice - I think I just killed my mentor..
Hey BPers Let me start by saying, I didn't actually kill him, just possibly killed my mentorship.I'm looking for some advice and guidance in regards to my mentor/ PM.I got interested in a market that a few family memb...
Stanley Spencer Alcorn
Anyone see the Bay Area Prices going any lower in the near future??
Was wondering if home prices in the bay area will get lower in the future or is it best to relocate to another area?
Michael M.
Confessions of a Motivated Seller
BP is great place. The world in general is not. Over the last year I have listened to all the BP podcasts, those guests who succeed are showered with praise and emulation. That's why we are here, we want to be like th...
Mike Jones
Proof of funds required?
Is proof of funds required to simply submit offer? I've submitted two offers in the past and was never asked for it. I was told it would only be required if the offer is accepted and the bank/owner wanted to move for...
Andy Sabisch
Question on agent commission for buyers side
Quick question . . . . looked at a property listed around $75,000. The agent we contacted that we have used on other properties (which were over $100,000) is saying that we as buyers would need to pay the difference ...
Bryan Doan
Offer 25K below the listing price?
Hi,I'm interested in a listing in Lynnwood -- the house has been on the market for 50 days and thru two inspection failures (went pending inspections & then reslisted shortly after that each time). It's original...
Brian Colbert
Has anyone found an easy way to explain to an agent how the short sale process is a good deal for everyone?
It seems to me in California at least it is hard to get an agent to take offers very seriously. With all the DRE hoopla Negative articles being published everyone is afraid to get involved :roll:
Regardless how you ...
Daniel Carman
My 10 year journey to purchase my first 24 unit apartment complex
Short Story: Refinanced 5 single family units into a 24 unit complex.Back Story: Purchased my primary house(105K) thru auction with a very friendly but very real loan thru my parents(70K), I was originally looking at ...
Bob C.
"What do you (Mr/s. Seller) think your house is worth?"
I was listening to Podcast Show 81 the other day and one of the things Michael Quarles said really surprised me. He said that when someone calls him to sell them their house, he does not (ever) make an offer. He (ess...
Justin Morgan
The 3%-6% wholesale deal.
Two Observations:
1. Many BP members ask about getting a RE license...
2. Many want to start out wholesaling properties.
You might find it helpful to think of a real estate license as a wholesale ...