Gulliver R.
Buy a duplex now or wait for a great apt opporunity?
I'm in the process of buying my next property, which happens to be a duplex. But I'm starting to think I should hold off because I really want to buy an apartment building. However, the thing is I don't have $250k to ...
Daria B.
Negotiations with Seller
hi BPers-I've just begun this process. It seems unheard of to offer 30k below list but I've read others in the forum who actually closed on the deal.I'm having my agent present an offer but we discussed it first. Loca...
Edgar Gascon
Can I evict tenant without prop Mgmt knowing?
Hello, I’ve got a client who is working with a PMC but hasn’t been managing it well. She’s asked for eviction previously (because of tons of tenant damages) but the PMC has not moved forward. Just last week the tenan...
Danny Mak
How to Pick a Real Estate Broker/Realtor?
Hi,I met with a real estate agent today and he showed me some properties that I was interested in purchasing. What criteria should I look for in a broker/realtor?I am looking into property in Lowell, Massachusetts and...
David Cherkowsky
Increasing Loan Amount When Refinancing
I purchased a rental property in June with 20% down and financed with a conventional loan at 8.125%. Obviously, with rates dropping I am looking to refinance to reduce that rate. I have a loan estimate from a lender t...
Chris Core
Everything needed to start, can't find a cash flowing property.
Hello all. I am struggling to get a deal done. I got a PA for 300k/FHA loan. 720+ credit score, 75k cash, and good income. I considered starting out house hacking a MF, but it will only increase my monthly expenses, n...
Eric Medemar
What's Your Excuse For Not Investing
You can either make excuses or make progress, but never both!
Every year I talk to countess "Investors" who:
* Have been thinking about investing
* Have been reading about investing
* Have a friend who f...
Timothy Vint
Fix and Flip, as easy as HGTV makes it out to be?
I’m not handy but I love a challenge. Yesterday I built a dresser. Today I built a bookshelf and a desk from big lots and suddenly got the confidence to fix and flip a completely torn down house. Now ...
JPaul Mills
I have a great deal and need to show proof of funds HELP!!!!
Hey BP world. I have a smokin deal waiting for bank approval for short sale offer. All my ducks are in a row except proof of funds. I am getting private money to fund the acquisition but I am pitching this deal to a f...
Kristy Wagner
Chicago Auctions
Hi there,I am interested in pursuing auction properties in Chicago, but I understand the competition is steep. Has anyone successfully purchased a property at auction and have any tips/advice? I am trying to underst...