Nick Louie
Buyer Agent's Commission Fees
Hi BP Community,
I was wondering whether it's customary (in your respective communities) for a first-time home buyer to work with a buyer's agent and agree to exclusivity for 3 months and to pay the agent 2%. In this...
Pete Harper
Seller reluctant to share financials
The seller for a 12 unit complex I’m looking at has been refusing to provide detailed financials. They sent a flier with high level figures but the numbers don’t look right. This is student housing and sell says the m...
Susanne McCallack
What are benefits of NOT contacting the agency?
If I may ask: What are the benefits of NOT getting in touch with the agency for buyer of real estate, either house or apartment, and what are benefits for seller (current owner) who wants to sell his or her property? ...
Yongming Huang
Why are real estate agent commissions so high in the US?
I have watched several discussions, including David Greene's video, around the recent lawsuit against NAR and RE brokerages. Learned a lot but there is one thing I just don't understand. If we look at the numbers, the...
Amy Mitchell
Should I Open A LLC For Rental Property
Hi Everyone - I'm new to real estate investing and hoping to purchase my first MF property soon. Should I form an LLC before I purchase the rental property? And I hope to eventually purchase multiple MF properties, ca...
Jessica Stern
Self-manage vs property manger?
Hi everyone,I am about to close on my first two properties in Philly next week (woohoo!) and cannot decide if I should hire a property management company, or self-manage the future renters.
I have a full-time job an...
G. Gooden
Rent-Back Tenant Claims Refusing Damage Claims
State: Virginia
I recently purchased a home back in August, and did a rent back to the Sellers until end of September. After closing, we had [Buyers] did a walk through with a Home Inspector and didn't turn up anyt...
Alexander Vargas
When to start a business? (LLC)
Hello, first time poster and real estate newb! I haven't heard or seen anyone cover this question before so I thought I'd ask. When would be an appropriate time to start an LLC or Corporation when investing in propert...
Sagar Gulati
Legal Rental Application
Hi,Can anyone guide me to LEGAL Rental Application for the state of Texas (Round Rock Area). I want to make sure that I abide by the law when it comes to sharing the rental application with potential applicants. Parti...
Powell Slinkard
Starting in REI
Hello All,
I am new to REI but am looking to get started at a young age. To try and keep the message short I will provide readers with a brief background. I currently own two properties completely( no mortgag...