Patrick Boutin
what is a reasonable RE commission discount and how to approach
I keep reading these posts where people recommend that one requests RE agents to offer a commission discount..How much would you recommend would be reasonable without insulting an agent? From a newbie's perspective, w...
Nate Flickinger
We have an Investor! But, they want to own the property...
Hello Community,We have an investor! Our investor is willing to loan 100% of the price, but wants the property in their name until 20% it is paid off. With an 8.5% over 30 years note. I am concerned with how long it...
Adam Peacock
Deciding whether to invest or be a hard money lender
So as I was reading the forums where hard money lenders were being researched, a thought struck me. I am a high earner and have maybe $150k extra cash per year to invest. If I were to use that cash to invest in buying...
Vicki Trusselli
Market value is sociopathic
In a 69 year old retired female on fixed low income. I think that market value of rent is sociopathic. I rent with a roommate. New owners bought property. We have to move out as they are renovating and building will b...
Mike Huerta
Newbie Question - Buying, LLC, Trust, but in what order?
Looking at buying my first single family rental. Do/should I set up a trust first, or buy the rental first, or set up an LLC then buy the rental, and then assign the trust as a member of the LLC? I'm eager and exited ...
Bree Wijnaar
Looking to invest through Real Estate Syndication
Good afternoon all,A newby investor here and I am researching investing through a Real Estate Syndication. Thought this would be a good start to dip my toes into the investor world. Any recommendations on existing Syn...
Shaun M.
The forums and podcasts never prepare you for this…..
Apart from a changed name, this is a true post. The incident happened last Friday night. The write up is divided into three sections. The story, The Aftermath, and The Lessons.---Bang, Bang, BANG! It’s midnight, my w...
Corey Johnson
The chicken or the egg... advice please.
Newbie here...So, I've heard on the podcast a few times that the deal is the hard part. And if you find a good deal, the money will be easy.So my question is, do I start marketing toward sellers, and work out a deal ...
Bill Russ
HOA Rental Restrictions, what are your experiences? Do you like it in your community?
Hi -- we have a four-level 120 unit condo complex in L.A. California. We have a proposal on the ballot to limit leasing to 25% of the building (but with a hardship exemption), with the expressed purpose of preventing...
Albert Bui
Have you ever moved markets to speed up your Investing?
I wanted to see how many out there have ever moved to an out of statement market to improve their investing build out. I've been considering different states but its hard because I am in CA. Tax savings would definite...