Tom Burke
Real Estate Agent License
Is there a way to know if an online real estate license course is reputable/accredited/accepted? Also, if it is reputable, are there disadvantages to having a license from an online course versus having earned one fr...
Denise Duffy
Making our first purchase
My husband and are making a bid on our first property. The house will have a market value round $75,000 after improvements. Purchase price is going to be $30,000 and the property needs around $10,000 in improvements. ...
Chris Erwin
Crowdfunding Sites
Has anyone ever used a crowdfunding site to raise a large amount of capital for a real estate project? I have looked into some of these sites and most seem legitimate. Does anyone have any insight?
Gregory Jimison
City Permits
I am wondering what the city inspector will do when reviewing the work for our permit. Can you get shut down for other items that are not up to code that don't pertain to your permit? Like not having hand rails for tw...
Tony Levins
New Investor deal evaluation
need some advice, what should a new investor start with:A flip I can purchase for 18000 renovate for 15000 and the ARV will be around 50000 to 55000Or a rental for 30000 doesn't need any repair in a decent market rent...
Recia Davis
wholesaling private money deal
Hi BP forum,I normally wholesale properties, but I had a homeowner contact me and request a private cash out refinance. The property is free and clear and owner needs 35% LTV. I personally am not interested in taking ...
Don Reighley
Timing of 1031 exchange, two properties
We sold a property on June 22 and have $90,000 with intermediary. We have sold but not closed another property that will have $160,00 with intermediary in Sept or October 2012. We must purchase a new property for $6...
Nazz Wang
Buying a LLC in Illinois
Hi BP Family,Recently I have come across a seller who is selling his Series LLC in Illinois with a portfolio of rental properties. I have never bought a LLC before and really would like more guidance on how this is do...
Richard D.
Neighbor built over property line.
I am currently looking at a vacant lot, where it appears that the neighbor has built 6 inches to two feet over the property line (30 feet deep). I won't be absolutely sure until I can get to the county clerks office f...
Billy Guyette
No money down on commercial property??
If I'm looking at a commercial property that currently appraises for $1,000,000 but able to buy it for $800,000, would a bank lend 100% of the purchase price? This is assuming the underwriting is based on 80% LTV.