Richard Cook
First flip - big oops! Any suggestions on what to do next?
Hi BP world, So I finally took the leap and bought my first property. It was a nice 3/2/2 on slab. It was a FNMA foreclosure and had a wicked pet smell. I was going to turn it into a rental or sell if I found a buyer ...
Don Konipol
Buying notes
Has anyone had any success buying or selling notes through a exchange platform, such as FCI?
Willie Marquez
2 Mistakes Selling - 1031 Exchange & Long-Term Gains
Current and aspiring real estate investors know that real estate offers several tax advantages. From deducting depreciation to deducting interest, there are several tax advantages available to investors.
While real ...
Kris P.
Industrial Warehouse Sales Transaction Due Diligence
Hi Everyone, I just have a quick question - we are planning on purchasing a warehouse for our company in Los Angeles. When making an offer on the property I have advised the broker to require the seller for the follow...
Chris Eidson
How to evaluate a neighborhood for SFR
How do you evaluate a neighborhood for purchasing a property for rental income?Let's say your looking at rehabbing a home to turn into a rental. The neighborhood is very mixed: long term owner occupied homes, a few a...
Mike Carr
How to use OPM for performing notes.
I have been looking at performing notes recently for cash flow purposes. Wanted to know if anyone has structured deals to take down pools of performing notes using other peoples money. The reason I ask is because I h...
Bill Gulley
$3 M To Whistleblower, Will We Have Bounty Hunters In RE?
While I was investigating Arbitration in RE Contracts I came across some legal notes pertaining to whistleblowers and informants, I believe it's covered in Section 599 of the Dodd Frank Act and an option available for...
Fahadbin Alam
How do I know how to raise the appraisal?
So I want to raise up the appraisal of the house but I don’t know where to begin. 1. How do I know what to upgrade in my property to raise up the value, like adding in a bedroom or what not? Do I go to Zillow and look...
Karan Malhotra
How to start out with $100k in equity
Hey guys, this site seems to be a great resource for newbies in SFRs such as myself to get started in residential real estate investing.I have a background in commercial real estate debt and CMBS bond trading but new ...
David L.
How do you analyze VRs in a changing industry?
This thread in the context of new fees on VRBO/Homeaway prompted me to think of creating this one.I wonder how investors analyze a vacation rental property. Do you try to find a ROI high enough to cover potential pitf...