When I left the residential lending industry, some changes occurred in which appraisal management companies began handling appraisals and brokers / bankers were allowed no contact with the appraiser.

At the time, Hu...

After doing some research, I am trying to understand what costs are included in the "operating expenses" on AirDNA on the rentalizer? I understand that mortgage is not supposed to be included as an operating cost but ...

Alright BP Nation, this is the start of Year 2 of the Real Life of the Real Estate Investor  thread.In the first year of the Real Life of a Real Estate Investor, without meaning to do so, it attracted and resulted in ...

I live in Buda and recently closed on a new home in Garlic Creek while renting my other in Downtown Buda.  I'm looking to meet with people in the Buda area who want to discuss real estate or even better would be an ex...

I mentioned the possibility of double closing with the escrow officer I use at my title company and she seemed a bit confused. She said there were "multiple types" of double closing.

With that being said, w...

I recently moved to Texas from California and plan to move back to invest out of state. I am wondering if anyone has any advice, pros/cons, and tips on investing from out of state. How hard is it to network? How do yo...

I am becoming increasingly frustrated by so-called wholesalers who contact me with a "deal," which, when I go to Redfin or Realtor.com,  I find it is listed on the MLS for less than the "wholesaler" is presenting to m...

Hey all,Im currently looking to purchase my first my primary residence by October. The market where I’m at just seems to be even more competitive than everywhere else. I’ve put multiple offers 40K over asking, waived ...

I looking at cheap, distressed, and foreclosed properties in my area. However, no agents seem to “have the time” to show me these. I think the real reason is because they won’t make much commission off of these homes ...

Hi everyone,
I wanted to make this post because my parents are planning on selling their home in Snohomish and are moving to Idaho. They are planning on selling the house by themselves but I think they should hire an...