Christian Dell'Orfano
Granite v. Quartz
When it comes to choosing the right countertops for your home or a renovation project, two popular choices are granite and quartz. Both are natural stones that can enhance the look and feel of any kitchen or bathroom,...
Christopher Morris
Fannie Mae Owner Occupied 5%
Happy Friday BP! As we all know, Fannie Mae has come out with their 5% down, owner occupied loan for multifamily (2-4) properties. I understand this eliminates the "self sufficiency" test that the FHA requires for 3-4...
Kenneth LaVoie
Best way to help aging parents (reverse mortgage, etc)
My wife's parents (mid to late 70's, one terminally ill with COPD), have just sold their place in Florida and are going to need to find a place here in Central Maine. They've always lived in mobile homes, so it would ...
Kevin Pryor
Beginning a Career in Real Estate.
Hello everyone!
I'm studying to get my real estate license. I wanted to know what are some things that I should know beginning a career in real estate? What should I know for my first year in real estate. What would ...
Catherine Emert
Upgrading - Pro or Premium
Trying to decide if it is worth it to upgrade to Premium or if Pro is sufficient?
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Can HOA force you to re-paint your house with new colors
I live is an HOA were it was recently discovered that there were several construction defects. As a result, several homes are going through some degree of repair to address these defects. As we were going through th...
Michael Raymer
401k rollover to a self directed 401k or self directed IRA
just a quick couple of questions about this topic.. 1 - how much do i need in my 401K to qualify for a self directed IRA.. i have around $23,000 in my 401K2 - do i need to quit my current job to get the ball rolling o...
Richard Arden
Would you Cash flow or Cash out?
Looking for your $.02
I am in search of my second deal, a BRRRR. I found a property I like. I am having an issue with meeting the numbers I need. I want my cash back because I really only have enough for 1 deal at a ...
Bill Rapp
Multifamily Where Do We Go From Here?
While the pandemic disrupted much of the commercial real estate market, it notably boosted the multifamily sector, driving demand for rental apartments, especially those with home office space. The period saw massive ...
Les Vlieger
Option Contract in CA?
Is it feasible to use an "Option Contract for Sale & Purchase" followed up by a recorded "Notice of Option Contract for Sale & Purchase" in California short sales? Do they get through closings? Should I be u...