David Ruiz
How to Determine a Good Area to Invest In for a First Timer
Hi BP Community,I live in Los Angeles, California, which seems to be completely out of my price range for a first time buyer. I am looking to invest in an owner duplex/triplex/quadplex that can generate income, gain m...
Will F.
Short Sale Appraisal Came out Way higher than initial Drive by Appraisal - Kills Deal?
So I'm making offers on a short sale where I know the agent as well as the short sale seller.
This is a deal in Los Angeles county. Initially, the bank told the agent that the "drive-by" appraisal was o...
Amy Nguyen
Closing date on 1/29 but seller won't extend, need help!!!
There were some issues that caused some delay and we finally had an appraisal which was done on Monday and ETA for the report is Friday and the sellers are refusing to give me another extension since I already extende...
Eric B.
New to BP (Hello!). 1 man band investor.
Hello from Seattle Washington. In the shadow of century link field home of the world champion SeattleSeahawks. Just had to throw that out there.My name is Eric and I'm an investor in the South Seattle and Tacoma area...
Sherman Arnowitz
Where Have All the Good Loans Gone?
Over the last couple of years, the inventory of non-performing second mortgages has shrunk considerably. What was once an ongoing, steady flow of loans from banks, hedge funds and other investors has now become somew...
Dawid K.
New Member in Los Angeles/Chicago Markets
Hello!My name is Dawid and I am a fourth year student at a University in California. My family is originally from Europe. However, we reside in Chicago, IL today. I have been a blue collar worker almost my entire life...
Cody Barrett
Time to proactively manage and acquire the next one!
Closed March 4th on the duplex, renovated the lower unit, advertised it and sifted through multiple tenants and I believe to have found a winner. Signed and went through his orientation last night. With the inherite...
Brad E.
Please help me pick a refi option
Hi all, first time poster here.I am in the process of refi-ing my primary residence. I've got the following options for refinance:All are conventional loans:30 or 25 yr @ 3.875 - closing cost: 2600 20 @ 3.625 - closin...
Martin Wycoff
New to REI.
I am wanting to get into REI but I don't know where to start. I would like to have a mentor or coach to help me get started. I want someone to help me learn what I need and help me put that knowledge into action. I am...
Hemant Bhagwat
Checklist for a fist deal!
Hello,
I am new to this forum and REI world. Have been a passive listener for just a few weeks. As you can imagine, I am very nervous about making the first deal and trying to build my "team" locally.
Can you pleas...