Michael McGinnis
Purchasing an existing business
Hi Everyone, I'm interested in purchasing an existing business. I have a down payment (10%) and I'm wondering if any banks would use the existing business income to qualify for the loan in question? (Can I use the mon...
Aaron Frances
Neighbors utilizing 1' of my property?
Hello everyone I had a survey question. I own a 2 flat in Chicago and was going over the survey of the property and the diagram reads that my property line is 1' foot in opposite direction from my fence. Which leads m...
David Sandhu
My first flip
Hi BP Community,I just wanted to share a story about a house flip my wife and I and a lot of family finished. I purchased a 3 bed / 2 bath , detached garage in south east Houston in 2011 for my parents to live in. Ove...
Mitchell Kane
Borrowing money means less taxes?
Hi all,First time poster here, I would like to buy my first home soon, so I am trying learn about real estate investing, from Seattle, WA. I am reading one of the Rich Dad, Poor Dad books: Retire Youg Retire Rich, an...
Lance Buegeler
GC (potential flipper) in N. Fort Worth
I've always wanted to get into flipping homes. I'm super handy and have always had a good sense of what would work for a certain space. .. whether interior or exterior. I figured that's half the battle, but my cre...
Tamara Perry
Tax value vs purchase price
Hi BP,
I am new to investing and I am looking to purchase my first rental property. I have found one that I am interested in, but I noticed that the tax value on the house was double the purchase price. It has also b...
Nolan Neu
Can I get into the business?
Hi everyone, I'm a brand new to this and I was hoping someone could lend some perspective to my somewhat challenging dilemma. I am planning on attending medical school next fall, but would like to begin my real estate...
Robert Cook
National Register of Historic Places - Worcester MA
Hi there,I plan to purchase a 3 decker in Worcester next month that is currently owned by my mother. This home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. I am wondering if there is any special incentive fo...
Scott W.
what % of home inspectors are lousy?
I've noticed some of these guys are morons. I had one about 10 years ago that supposedly was licensed. he took about an hour to do the inspection. flash his light in the crawl and attic. didn't check all windows and ...
Dwayne Shehi
Newbie in Corpus Christi TX
Hello everyone my name is Dwayne Shehi I'm new to real estate investing. I'm looking for find knowledge people to interact. I would love to find someone to help mentor me as I develop my investing skills. I am not one...