Sage Jankowitz
Does this condo fit the 50% rule?
So I'm not buying for some time, but I've been looking at some REO properties in my area to see what's available. I found a condo close by that seems to fit the 50% rule, but I just wanted to double check with the exp...
Omar Khan
Passively investing or holding onto cash?
I've been a sideline student of real estate for many years but I'm hoping to take the leap into passive real estate investments in the near future. After much research and consideration, I've decided that I don't have...
Account Closed
Best Rental Property Markets in Baltimore Area
Hello BP Colleagues, I am a newbie to the real estate investing business. My goal is to obtain a single family home or duplex in the next 6 months. I am currently researching markets in Baltimore City/County. Where ar...
Brian Barfoot
How do you structure your late fees?
I'll start by saying: I know I'm too soft on the tenants. We have a late fee in our lease of $25 for rents that run 1100-1200 per month but it's a one-time fee no matter how late they are. I also have a bad habit of f...
Jacob Fafard
Starting out in real estate (passive long term vs short term)
Hi guys first post in the forums, forgive any naivete. I'm twenty eight currently working as chef who "likes" but doesn't love what I do. After listening to almost all of the forums I'm quite convinced this is what I ...
Zhong Zhuang
Realtors helping out-of-state investors
Hi all,I'm looking for an effective and efficient realtor who would potentially help out-of-state investors. Thank you all very much!
Alex Ericksen
How strict is Provo City on definition of "accessory apartment?"
Greetings fellow BP friends. I have a few quick questions for any of you familiar with renting/landlording in Provo City, specifically relating to their rules on "accessory apartments." I went under contract this Satu...
Kent Chrisman
SD-IRA and UBIT questions
I'm looking into setting up a SD-IRA with an old employer retirement account in order to get into a syndication but I have 2 questions:- I'm assuming that I will be subject to UBIT due to the operator/syndication gett...
Erick V.
Scenario Question..........
I buy an HOA lien through foreclosure and get on title. If the borrower is deceased, and the 1st lien payoff balance is less than market value, can I sell the property?Or if the payoff balance is more than MV and I ha...
Nick L.
How to weather hypersupply and recession
First, thanks to @Douglas Dowell and others for switching me onto Glenn Mueller. His latest commercial real estate cycle analysis is here: http://www.irem.org/File%20Library/Events/IFLC/IFL...I am worried about overbu...