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Hello,
I have a BS in accounting and am currently employed by a local commercial developer (Seattle Area.) I assist with operations and construction management (including some physical tasks.)
Having a...
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Hello all, I just wanted to know how many of you have invested with a friend or associate in hopes of obtaining a better quality of property. Is this something that is common practice ? If so, what are some things you...
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Hello all, I am currently getting ready to get into my first deal on a single family house. I am purchasing it contract for deed from the current owner and will be using it as a rental. The owner has chosen an interes...
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Hey everyone I'm new to BP and RE investing in general, working on trying to get my hands dirty in the crazy market of Boise Idaho. I've been looking off market for a while now trying to see what would come up, and re...
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Hello I'm new to this forum here, made an account today. I'm 20 years old have a job with decent income for my age and living at home so I have virtually no bills. Both of my parents own their own business. My mom a h...
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I've gotten tons of help from people on my other discussion regarding the encumbrance report but now there is a different twist. The owner of the property is deceased. I was looking around the obviously vacant house a...
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I'm a newbie REI looking for advice on what service to utilize in assisting me in screening prospective tenants. I have a good rental application thanks to Brandon Turner's book on managing properties, but wanted to ...
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I'm surprised that no one else is discussing this on BP or maybe I just haven't found it but can you please share your thoughts regarding today's news, "Obama to back mortgage finance reform to speed housing recovery...
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Looking for resources or guidance about pros and cons of using IRA or other retirement accounts for REI. Thanks!!
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Hey everyone!New landlord here.. I am curious if there is a difference between an Authorization letter and a Change in Terms of Lease Addendum. If there is a difference then I assume that it is situation specific? F...