Hello BP!I just have a simple question for you all.  What was the last thing that you did, heard, read, ect that finally made you start your first deal?  I'm interested to see what was the last thing that pushed you t...

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So, I was at a CMA class today at my local Board and I was directed to a piece of the TREC Rules that would apply to ALL licensed Brokers and Salespersons who do any kind of investing.

Per TREC, wh...

Hi All, I have a tenant who has come back to me requesting her 400 dollars of the 1200 dollar security deposit. She was 1/4 roomates and did pay 400 of the 1200 deposite. They all vacated the property early due to co...

Originally posted by Jon Holdman:I'm taking back a house this week because the borrower hasn't been able to sell it.

Jon, sorry for the thread drift, but I've been wondering, when the lender (you, in this case) fore...

Hi BP, I currently have Traditional IRA funds that are invested in stocks, but lately I have educated myself about going the self-directed IRA route.  I met with a self-directed IRA custodian yesterday.  However, give...

Is investing in Texas good for rental properties ?Which places should i consider to invest for higher rental incomes? What type (houses, apartments, condos, town-homes) of property should it be, if i choose to invest ...

Hi Everybody--I've been watching and researching the foreclosure auctions in Hillsborough County (Tampa, FL area) for the last several months and think I'm ready to move to the next stage-- POSSIBLY bidding! ;) And, b...

I have a fix and flip project in which my previous contractor (who previously had been a rockstar) did partial work and has not followed through with his work. I regrettably paid him off (I know I shouldn't have!) and...

This is not my first time finding out that a property I had UC had too many deferred conditions. But it's the first time I'm not getting my earnest money back.The sellers accused me of acting in bad faith. However, th...

We've been purchasing a lot of product lately on short contracts to be competitive in the Austin market. A closing we had recently got a bit chippy and the title company the seller selected failed to tell us we neede...