Shil Shirol
Where is the Austin market headed?
I am looking to close on my first rental duplex in the austin area. Its slightly under the 1% (0.84%) rule from a rental income POV however one of the units has a long term disabled tenant and is in pretty bad shape. ...
Nicholas Patrick
Why all the hype around self directed 401k's
I'm not new to real estate investing, but still inexperienced. Why do people fawn over self directed 401k's. I mean, you get to invest in real estate tax free. That's absolutely amazing, BUT you can't start pulling ou...
Kurt Traynor
10years remaining on rental, should I refi to a 30 and cash flow?
I did the HARP loan back during the crash and turned my 30 year note to a 15 with plans on living in the house until paid. Situation changed and purchased a new home and decided to rent out my home in question. Dil...
Jonathan Ramos
Why aren't builders building faster?
Hi BP friends,
The Problem
In the Southern New Hampshire area, we have less than one month worth of inventory available on the MLS. THIS IS NOT NORMAL! there should be 6 months available for a stable market. Now I...
Jay Yoo
Out of State BRRRR tips for newbies
Calling out all experts!I would like to start Out of State investing using the brrrr method. Does anyone know any online coaching service for OOS investing especially using brrrr method? I have set my specific paramet...
Denise Evans
Pricing the Short Sale Offer
I'm a former banking lawyer, and former lawyer for the FDIC closed-bank division. I can tell you, from the inside, how banks evaluate short sale offers. Since then, I've successfully negotiated many short sales to buy...
Aja Devaney
Looking for a Chicago Team!
Looking to revitalize the poor neighborhoods in Chicago without pushing out old tenants. I’m brand new to real estate investing but extremely determined to make an impact in my community. With Covid-19, we’re soon to ...
Jenny F.
A Small Business Bailout RANT....
I have spent the last several months on the verge of a stress induced stroke and a couple of weeks ago I decided "&^%* it, its out of MY control".
Here is the summary. I own 4 different small businesses. A con...
Tim Silvers
HAFA, REALTOR ETHICS, & THE FUTURE OF SHORT SALE FLIPPING
Does anyone have a clear picture how the HAFA 90-day hold will affect those of us doing double closings and using transactional funding?
http://realestateresult.com/short-sale-rules-will-impact-buyers-star...
Kristin Caras
Lehigh Valley Investing (Bethlehem)
Wondering which areas in the Leigh Valley people are interested in and have had success with - I've been looking at Bethlehem, PA which seems like a pretty good option with the surrounding amenities and lower prices. ...