Randy Duke
Lease option
I have heard a real estate guru claim that you can get way more rent with a lease option that with just a straight rental, also he said you should get a 5-10k non-refundable option deposit.My question is, is that true...
Samantha N.
Brighton Heights Going Anywhere?
Wondering if anyone has any good news for me on Brighton Heights... in terms of where is it going, are there any pending plans for development in the area? I'm at a loss, I don't understand why this place hasn't blown...
David Fair
Reverse Mortgage and MIP
We have a seller who has POA for his mother. They have a home with a reverse mortgage and the home is currently upside down. The home has damage from a hail storm in 2012 and they have been involved with a law suit...
Kyle Alberry
Should I Invest?
Hello community!
I am 18 years old about to enter my sophomore year of college. I have been interested in real estate for a while and have done a good amount of research. I have a good amount of savings als...
Alex Lucille
Need advice on my North Seattle rental
Newbie here, looking for advice on how to evaluate my current rental. My goal is to use a buy-and-hold strategy to develop cash-flow properties over the next 10 years by investing 30-50k/year while still working full...
Jesse Smith
Benefits of MLS access vs Zillow, Trulia, ect?
Can somebody please help me understand the tangible benefits of gaining access to the MLS? I just completed my real estate licensing exams for Missouri, and I will be applying for a license, and placing it with a bro...
Michael J.
New bill introduced in New York re FICO scores...thoughts
I'm not sure if fellow investors based in NY are aware but; there was a new bill introduced that may dramatically hinder how potential tenants are screened. I cant see how this is beneficial to an investor considering...
Abel Vazquez
Short on closing cost.
So I have a preapproval to buy my first rental property. I lied to my banker and told her I would get the closing cost as a gift from a family member. Basically that plan back fired and I am now short closing cost....
Blaine Alger
What do you know about Hipcamp (Airbnb of camping)?
I stumbled across this company the other day and it really got me thinking of the possibilities. Hipcamp is a platform that helps campers discover and book unique camping experiences on public and private land across...
Kiki Helland
Radon Portland, Oregon
Hello BP community
Hopefully someone has some knowledge or experience with radon testing in the Portland market.
Are you seeing this as an issue in transactions and how have you handled it either as a buyer or seller?...