Sherwin Vargas
Need career advice backstory and currently situation inluded
Sorry for the long postBackstory Graduating college had a 3.6 gpa which isnt bad. I graduated with a degree in accounting. Did 2 internships hated it. I wanted to work hard and build something. In comes my father an e...
James Bakun
How to avoid FIRPTA tax? and how to avoid withholding requirement?
Hello, I have foreign clients who own investment real estate in the U.S. They are looking to sell and would be subject to FIRPTA tax. Is there a way to avoid paying this? and is there a way to avoid the withholding re...
Mike Sarhan
Experience with a NYC SRO Building
Hi BP Community,Does anyone have any experience with buying or selling a NYC class B SRO building in NYC and SRO conversion? Specifically converting a building with Class B rooming units to Class A apartments.
Srini Murthy
Buying a property where tenant does not have a lease
What are your thoughts on a tenant who lives in the property(long term) but does not have an active lease. She does pay rent based on listing agent? Will an estoppel work here?
Cheryl Daniels
Positive lead Dust Test
Hi. One of my vacant rentals tested positive for lead dust. The test was conducted by a certified person in Philadelphia. He explain that to remove the dust, I could clean the areas very well. Next I am to have him co...
Fergus Clare
Tax Certificate Assignment Costs
If I purchase a Tax Lien or Certificate from another investor, are the fees and the actual cost associated with that purchase included in the principal upon which I may earn interest or am I only entitled to interest ...
Benjamin Aaker
Absolute NNN Diligence Question
Questions for commercial investors out there: 1. When underwriting an building purchase with attached absolute NNN lease, what diligence items do you typically request? 2. Do these items change for you if the property...
Troy Williams
Online Real Estate Certificates
As I transition from my current professional practice and educational background of architecture into real estate, I'm considering to add to my knowledge base with a few online courses. Of course I read and do a lot ...
Aaron Franke
When does risk of loss pass - Foreclosure auctions
I think this question is relevant given the impending Hurricane. My question is: If a home is purchased at the foreclosure auction; when does risk of loss pass. The certificate of sale isn't issued until 10 days af...
Happi Nguyen
Seeking for education
I want to learn the laws in real estate/rental properties management. For example: what can a tenant sue you over and what can't not be. How can I achieve the goal? And will a real estate certification fullfill that?