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Tom Amon Bigger Down Bigger Gain?
18 April 2025 | 5 replies
Let's say you could find a house that gave you 10% cash on cash with no mortgage.  
Isaiah Moore Iowa Tax Sale Question
21 April 2025 | 2 replies
Sorry in advance if this is a very beginner question, but I just had a lot of trouble understanding that concept and could not find much info about it online.
Alyson Anderson First Responders & Real Estate: Who Else is Balancing the Call with Cash Flow?
18 April 2025 | 0 replies

Hey BP Fam —
Just wanted to start a conversation for all the first responders out there (and those who support them) who are also diving into real estate investing.
As a former MD Trooper and Nurse turned full-time ...

Joe McLaughlin STR Furnishing Checklist
22 April 2025 | 9 replies
Use the search function to find them.
David Ivy Austin Market Report - March 2025
18 April 2025 | 0 replies
This forward-looking indicator suggests mostly flat or stable buyer demand.
Staci Kidder New to investing, learning and connecting; soaking it all in after being laid off
21 April 2025 | 6 replies
Hope you are able to find some great value here in BP!
Courtney Willess House hacking with young children
21 April 2025 | 9 replies
Since the townhome may not cash flow immediately, focus on strong location and long-term upside (refinance potential, rental demand, etc.), and keep your exit strategy in mind for when you move again in a year.Good luck!
Samuel Boyd Space Coast FL Most Recent Market Data (a tale of 2 markets)
18 April 2025 | 1 reply
.- Space Coast Beaches - Condos - Buyer's market- Space Coast Beaches - SFHs - Neutral market- Viera / Suntree < $800k - SFHs - Seller's marketI thought this was interesting how drastic the difference can be within the same geographic area. 
Vladimir Kovrizhnykh Real Estate Broker | Distressed Property Specialist | FL Foreclosure Investor
20 April 2025 | 1 reply
.🔍 Interested in:• Foreclosure auctions & distressed assets• Real estate tech & automation• Long-term rentals & cash-flow strategies• JV deals and private lendingLet’s connect and share insights.
Justin Summers Bought a property Land installment/contract for deed.. How do I deal with 1098-int
19 April 2025 | 8 replies
Key characteristics include:Right to use, possess, and enjoy the propertyEntitlement to any income, profits, or benefits derived from the propertyBeneficial ownership interest even without formal legal documentationRight to compel transfer of legal title under appropriate circumstancesProtected by courts of equity rather than courts of lawOften based on principles of fairness and intended ownershipEquitable title holders possess the actual beneficial enjoyment of the property, even if they don't appear as owners in legal records.Common Situations with Split TitleLand Contracts/Contracts for Deed: Buyer has equitable title while seller retains legal title until final paymentTrusts: Trustee holds legal title while beneficiaries hold equitable titleReal Estate Purchase Agreements: Between signing and closing, buyer has equitable interest while seller retains legal titleNominee Ownership: Legal titleholder acts as nominee for equitable ownerLife Estates: Life tenant has equitable title to use during lifetime while remainderman has future legal interestForeclosure Redemption Periods: Borrower retains equitable title during redemption periodLegal SignificanceThe distinction between legal and equitable title has significant implications in property disputes, tax matters, bankruptcy proceedings, and estate planning.