Rose Stuart
When you can't run a credit/background check - foreign student
In my 8 years of landlording, I have relied heavily on background and credit checks. But now I have a vacancy and an applicant who is a foreign student at a local college. He does not have a social security number, bu...
Michael Ealy
How to Scale up Your Real Estate Portfolio
People have asked me how I was able to own 1,000 apartment units. It seems impossible and too good to be true.But it's really NO BIG deal. I've been doing this since 1999. Other investors who figured this out actually...
Kyle Weinapple
LLC or not? If so, which LLC option is best?
Hi BP,
I own 2 rental properties in Baltimore MD and i am first having trouble deciding on whether to place them in an LLC or not (I plan to slowly scale and house hack a new property once a year). If so, I am having...
Alfredo Martinez
Offer on Bank owned MF unit
Hello BP team,
I am getting ready to make an offer on a bank owned MF unit. List price is 73,000. This would be a complete gut on both apartments to include new plumbing and electrical. The property has been vacant...
Jeremy Sharff
I'm the short seller...
Most of the posts I'm reading are about people trying to buy short sells, so perhaps this is an opportunity for someone out there. But, I'm on the other end.
There are lots of foreclosures in the area so comparable h...
Sabina Hasan
Need to Foreclose and stop City from charging me
Hi,About two months ago, my property was condemned. I tried to do a deed in lieu with the bank because of the initial issues I had with their mortgage officer of being unethical. Too much happened here and the bank do...
Timothy B. Dunn
Looking for 30yr fixed llc loan
Hello BP community,We are looking for a 30 yr fixed llc mortgage for a $70,000 duplex that we are purchasing. Any leads or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.We are located in Southern Illinois
Jasmine Richardson
My First Investment Property
Hi Everybody!I'm new to this business but after years of thinking about it I've finally decided to go for it. I've found the property I would like to purchase first. My question is, does anyone have any advice/recomme...
Thomas Sherlock
Deposit Only ATM cards - Suggestions?
Heard Wells Fargo and Bank of America offer deposit only cards. Went to both banks, nobody knew what I was talking about. Heard Chase did offer, but discontinued. Went into Chase, they said "sure, we do that!" Cha...
Daniel Boufford
Good/flexible HELOC bank
Hello,I'm seeking a HELOC for my condo and was wondering if anyone had recommendations for banks. I just spoke with Bank of America and it sounds like it will be a slog, like 8 weeks to close on it. Was hoping to clos...