Michael Hicks
Boy was I blindsided...FHA
I purchased this last flip on March 15th 2015, 3 week turn around, listed and a full price offer on April 15th 2015 with a closing date of May 15th 2015. I was under the impression everything was going fine and then ...
Shefali R.
Venting -Potential Tenant 'blindsided' by security deposit
Hi - this is more of me just venting than looking for a solution. We had a nice lady apply for one of our 3 bed rental units, moving from brooklyn to NJ. Her application was fine, her current and prior landlord had on...
Bruce M.
What's your biggest blindside in doing a flip
I'm curious to know what is the biggest thing you were blindsided with in doing a flip. Here in philly, the biggest most expensive obstacle that I know of would be if the pipe to the sewer main is cracked along the w...
Tekoa Glover
Am I entitled to a denial letter
I want to know if I am entitled to a denial letter if I am denied a DSCR loan. One week before closing the lender decided that I had not owned the property long enough. They said for me to come back in 3 months, becau...
Kevin Jackson
Recovery Strategy
With great rewards come great risks and at time even though these risks are calculated we tend to get blindsided by the "X" factor so I would like to hear from those who "failed" at real estate and if possible, share ...
Shayne Skeans
Private Lender Cash ROI calculation/Newbie Questions
So I'm new to the real estate business and looking to buy my first rental property with cash via a private money lender who is a longtime friend of mine. He's agreed to front the cash to purchase a property and rehab...
Dave P.
Brett Favre to the NY Jets?
Another lesson in how egos screw up business relationships.
Akash Patel
Personal Access to MLS?
Hi all, I am new to investing but I would not say I'm a complete foreigner. I have been reading up on REI for some time now and want to make some big moves this year. I am currently reading "how to invest in rental pr...
Pat L.
Turn Key Purchase - Transaction Fee Disclosure
Hi. I agreed to purchase a property with a turn key provider. I did not use a real estate broker or salesperson at any point. After agreeing, I received a message requesting that electronically approve "Transaction Fe...
Mak K.
Tenant Gave notice to break lease and move out
Tenant promised to pay me rent by today (aug 28) and blind sided me with message she is moving out. in 2 days. I immodestly sent the notice to Eviction to be safe.Question- What paperwork do I need to do? If she moves...