Ryan Ahlgrim
Realtor isn't doing her job. Can I speak directly to the Buyer?
Is it ever a bad idea to bypass both realtors and speak with the buyer directly? I’m the seller in a 2.5 acre land deal right now and I don’t feel the buyer’s realtor is doing her job to work through some s...
Evan Crawford
House purchased - wasn't aware house was in flood plain
My friend just purchased a foreclosure. He's fixed it up and is now placing it back on the market to sell. He thought he was about to get an offer but when potential buyer called insurance agent, they told her it...
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Pre-Foreclosure Direct Mail and mkting-- In depth
I am experienced at direct mail and would like to utilize my experience to improve foreclosure direct mail success rates (I owned 2 printing companies and an ad agency). However direct mail marketing to individuals i...
Justin Silverio
Questions to ask Engineer RE: Potential Development
I'm looking at a potential development deal and will be meeting the engineer who drew up some plans for the seller. Since developing land is new to me, I wanted to see what questions the experienced people would a...
Chad C.
Is there a problem buying a house sites in front of a detention pond?
dear all, I am interested in a new build in this lot. But it is right in front of the community detention pond, could that be a problem? It is about 100 ft to the fence of the pond from the back of the house. Right no...
Evan Thomas
Where to Start House-Hacking in Westchester (or Nearby) County
Hey Everyone,I'm currently renting in NYC and working in eastern White Plains, NY at PepsiCo. When my lease is up in July 2017 I'd like to buy a multi-family house and house-hack my way to more real estate investing a...
Sharad M.
Any issues with buying a property in flood zone?
Hello all,
I am looking to purchase a property to fix and flip. The property is located in flood zone. Are there any issues with it besides the buyer needing to get flood insurance on it?
Another question I have is ...
Jamie Young
Would a flood plain shake you out of an otherwise solid deal?
Hi All,First time posting, but long time reader here. I have an opportunity to buy a fully remodeled 3 bed, 1 bath for $64K. It is tax assessed at $94K. My intention is to hold the property long term as a rental. Avg ...
Deonte Hill
New Construction in Flood Zone
Good morning all,thank you in advance for your input. I am looking to do my first deal and have decided to go the route of building a duplex. I am faced with a decision of paying 50k> to purchase a lot in a regulat...
Jennifer McCollum
Responsibility for determining and disclosing flood plain?
This is Alabama - buyer beware state.It looks like the investment property we purchased is in the "mandatory insurance" flood plain - 1% annual risk. FWIW, cash deal. When I worked with my realtor to write in conting...