Tom Shi
Is it fair for seller to pay buyer $6k in closing cost?
I am selling my house in Portland Oregon. Housing inventory in the city is scarce, so still a seller's market. Asking price was $410,000 and a few days after listing I received 1 offer, at asking price. So far so g...
Bram Spiero
Questions on calculations
Hi,I'm tweaking my own deal calculator and have some questions.I'm looking to invest in buy and holds.Any help with the below would be much appreciated.1. Should I break out withholding for general maintenance expense...
Grayson Gladu
Buying houses at Auction
Hi Everyone,Does anyone have experience buying houses at Auction? I ran a case study and a lot of houses in my area are selling for 20-40% below market value. I was wondering what would happen if you buy a house at an...
Account Closed
Reasons for Seller Concessions vs. Price Discount
Reasons to structure offer with seller credit for closing costs in Lieu of discount off list price
This is simply a Paper Credit. Its not as if the Seller is asked to bring a separate check to closing to ...
Charlotte Dunford
Syndicator's acquisition fee tax deductions
Can you deduct operating expenses from acquisition fee received? Let's say you received $30,000 in acquisition fees, the first year operating expenses of the property is $45,000. Can you deduct all of that? Or do you ...
Tom Harvey
Financing - Unconventional?
Here's my situation. I'm seeking a mortgage on a duplex. I'm self employed. I have a seasonal lawn care business. My plan is to actually get a job in the restaurant business (for the winter and temper hours during the...
Hal Cranmer
Window World
The company 'Window World' is advertising any white double hung window replacement installed for $189. Has anyone had any experience with them? Do they honor this price? If not, do people have a good place they go ...
Vince Espiritu
Actionable Steps to Getting My First Deal
Hello BP members,My name is Vince and I am a rookie investor. My goal to purchase my first Rental Property by the end of next year (June 2022- the latest). After reading "How to Invest in Real Estate" by Brandon Turne...
Sarah Robertson
Canadian Rental Properties
Looking for Canadian rental property mortgage advice. How long do Canadian investors set their mortgages? In the US it’s most beneficial to choose a 30 year fixed. Here in Canada you can have a 30yr mortgage, but you ...
Brian A Kosinski
Refinancing a VA loan
Hello everyone,I will preface this by saying I am new to the real estate world and have little to no experience at all so if what I am asking is not possible, or stupid, feel free to say so.I am in the process of find...