Ben Meddeb
My first rental disaster
my tenant completely trashed my place, deposit will not even cover the junk removal service I called my insurance (USAA) the adjuster showed up and was very helpful : turns out Trashing the place is not covered BUT (b...
Denny Kisner
Should I purchase education from Rich Dad or Fortune Builders?
Hello All,My friend and I are just starting out in the business. He has spent the last year within the Rich Dad consulting program. Would you recommend Fortune Builders over Rich Dad or vise versa?Would you recommen...
Kurt Gardner
Will you do your own taxes this year?
I have searched the forums and blogs on the subject, and it seems to be slightly leaning toward CPA/professional preparation.I have used a professional for the last 10 years and each year, my costs have increased (we ...
Tom W.
New investor from New Jersey looking for advice.
Hello everyone. I'm located in Northern NJ and find myself in a bit of a unique situation that I could use some advice on. I have always wanted to get into real estate investing, particularly flipping. I have a backgr...
Eddie J.
Memphis TN
hi all. I'm an investor interesting in Memphis TN.How is the market performing?What is the tenant protection regs like in the area?Could someone share insight regarding cap rate for SFH and multi fam units? What's the...
Michael Dorr
Newbie investor recent purchase AND Question about 1031 exchange
Hey! Just wanted to introduce myself to BP and ask a quick question. Although I've been a member for some months now, this is my first post. I'm a newbie investor from St. Paul, MN and I partnered with my brother to p...
Jesus Shuttleworth
VA Refinance + 95% HELOC + NOO LOC
First post. I need some help. The intent here is to purchase a new primary residence. I currently have 2 VA loans. One on a property in Colorado, another on a property in Washington.Colorado: 130M balance, 3.375%,...
Patrick Saco
Starting a Commercial Mortgage Broker Service
Hello. I was wondering what the best route would be to get this type of business up and running. I've never worked as a Real Estate Agent, I am not licensed. I've contemplated becoming a Commercial Agent, but can't re...
Ed Wood
How the new Jan 10 mortgage guidelines effected buying power
This is a sample with a 4.5% rate 30 year fixed payment qualification includes tax and insurance and $500 in borrower monthly debt (car, credit cards...) DTI ratios at 43% after Jan 10 and 50% before Jan 10
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Donya Heil
pets and carpets do not mix!
I've got a question. We have been living in our apartment for 13 mths and our lease is up in a few weeks. We paid $300 non refundable pet deposit. When we moved in one of our two dogs was just 4 months old and not pot...