Tony Coles
Can you really sell a Trust?
Recently, a very seasoned note investor mentioned they buy notes in a trust so they can sell the TRUST to a buyer, not the note. This way they avoid closing costs and other associated fees, etc. I was unable to clarif...
Evan Chen
Newbie from San Francisco, California
Hey all,My name is Evan. I'm 28 and I live in San Francisco, California. I've been a Bay Area resident for most of my life.I'm a Software Engineer and recently have been interested in Real Estate Investing. I just fin...
Jona Santiago
Pls help this newbie with rehab computation & negotiation
Hi BP family. We were under contract for a property near Corpus Christi, Texas (1 SFH and a 3plex); 3736 sqft. There was termite infestation in both homes but the seller won't budge when we ask for repairs so we can...
Montana M.
Bedbugs Not Disclosed but present and known
keep in mind reading this post that I have learned and pieced things together over 2 months, so this sounds like a "well you should have known he was a shady guy" situation, but it was too late by the time it was clea...
JJ O.
[1031 exchange into TIC] Cost basis and Depreciation
First off, thanks to everyone for contributing. I've learned just about everything I know about real estate on BiggerPockets.My situation: I'm trying to help my parents use a 1031 exchange to defer ~1.2M capital gai...
Tim Vallee
Thinking about partnering with a Contractor
Hello BP worldI know a Contractor / Flipper. He does very good work and flips his product out quickly. If he were interested in partnering on a property flip, what would that deal look like. I know this is a loaded qu...
Joe T.
Neighbors won't cut trees and its extending over my yard
I recently acquired a duplex in a neighborhood that is almost all rentals. The owners of the property behind my duplex live in New Jersey (I found this out by researching tax records) and the property is being rented ...
Joey English
Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be broke kids
“Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be broke kids”When meeting with sellers, your No. 1 goal should be to solve real estate problems.You should tell them something like, “I’m about to ask you some crazy questions...
Steve K.
Investor from Reading PA and Long Island NY
Greetings Bigger Pockets Members,I’m Steve Katyal from Reading, PA. Relocated to Reading, PA from Long Island, NY few years back for work. I frequently visit family in New Jersey and Long Island, NYMy primary occupati...
Michael Mullins
bad contractor, property broken into, tools stolen what to do?
Hello Biggerpockets,Not sure if this is the area this needs to go, if not let me know. I hired a roofer and after 3 weeks of him not getting it done. I called him three days before hiring his replacement, didn’t get a...