Archive for March, 2009


Can you gain your real estate license from the internet and sell real estate in Tenn?

mountain_bike300 asked: I called a real estate company and i didnt ask that question but looked at gaining my real estate license from internet. I know real estate, i have 7 homes that i rent out, but unsure about the truth about online colleges. Please help. Thank you.cosmetic dentist San Francisco

How can you become a real estate agent if you are a felony in north carolina state?

Claudia B asked: I am asking this question because of a friend
and she is trying to become an agent in Real Estate in North Carolina. Will she have to seal her records in order to do it.Santa Monica homes for sale

How do I get started in real estate in the entry-level status?

ladyvibe03 asked: I am wanting to know how to jump head first into the real estate market and get my feet wet while still making money. I do not have any experience what so ever, just a real urge to get into this market! I want to take classes but, I really don’t know what [...]

How do I become an international commercial real estate agent?

Sweetaries41 asked: I already have my real estate license and majoring in Global Business Management. So I was wanting to know what other things I needed to do.keyless car remotes

How much Capital Gains Tax when selling Rental Property?

ThompsonKnight asked: Okay, so the actual property belongs to my grandmother and she would like to know how much tax she will have to pay if she sells it. The people from real estate say she can get $450,000. I dont know if it matters or not, but she has owned this property [...]

What route would one take to become a real estate agent or broker and possibly more in the future?

ppmaggoo asked: I would like to futher my education in college with a base in business b/c I hope and plan to own a business one day. I have always been interested in Real Estate and I love architecture, design, traveling etc and enjoy working with people. What route should I take [...]

How to structure a real estate deal with investors looking to develop land?

Frank Rizzo asked: Whats the most efficient way to structure a real estate deal with a group of investors looking to develop land. One of the partners owns land, but will not put any capital into the investment? FYI, this is an international deal where REITs do not apply? LLC? Other?
*Also, how best to allocate [...]

What background do you need to work in commercial real estate?

Frank asked: I want to work in commercial real estate. I am working in Hotel Management at the moment, but think commercial real estate is interesting. Im young enough where a career change is not out of the question. What types of things do employers look for? Is there a high demand for people in [...]

How is the commercial real estate market doing currently in Chicago?

Bookworm259 asked: I’ll be graduating from college this May and I’m hoping to get into real estate development or commercial real estate. Is the commercial market currently as shaky as the residential market?
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How can I start off in the Real Estate Development business?

map92389 asked: I am 17 and still in high school. I’ve gained interest in real estate and know I want to own my own business. How can I start now as a junior in high school to work towards owning and operating a succesful real estate development business. I would like to be operating on [...]

How do the real estate pros buy 10-20 properties a month and were do they find them ?

chilask asked: I intend to run my own real estate investment company and would like the following questions answered. My understanding is that the pros use hard money to fund their deals and if they dont sell the rent the property. After some analysis i realized that after rehabing the property and you decide to [...]

What is going to happen to the real estate agents?

wnd111 asked: I am just now getting my feet off the ground after being out of the job market for more years than I care to say because of three back surgeries that left me in chronic pain. After several years of physical therapy I am going to attempt to do real estate either sales [...]

Does a rental property have to be in the name of an LLC in order to claim income and expenses under the LLC?

thaiger72 asked: I recently set up the real estate LLC, but haven’t transferred the mortgage or deed of the property to the LLC. It is still under my name. I’m wondering if I have to report income and expenses of the property in my income tax filing or if I can report it [...]

How is the real estate market in Naples?

Danuta asked: My husband and I are from Toronto, and are interested in purchasing a townhouse in Naples as a family vacation home and rental property. The townhouse is new and is being sold by the builder. How is the real estate market in Naples? Is it less affected by the sub prime problems? Have [...]

How do I get started in real estate devolpment?

kazmaniandevil05 asked: I’m a second-year college student majoring in finance and I am interested in learning about real estate development, but I don’t know where to start. I don’t really know much about it so I need to go somewhere that can teach me the basics.
Does anybody have any suggestions for a summer job/internship?
Someone [...]

What business type should I start my real estate investment company as?

bigmacfann asked: I need some good advice on whether I should start my California-based real estate investment company as a sole proprietorship, a partnership of some sort, or some kind of a corporation. The general purpose of this company is to purchase and rent out residential and commercial real estate. Any help would [...]

If I’m planning to buy real estate out of state, are my trips to look at properties deductible?

heart_and_troll asked: In accordance with the usual IRS travel/meals/ent rules, of course. Are these deductible this year even if I buy next year? What if circumstances change and I don’t buy at all? I’ve heard that if I don’t buy, not deductible; if I do, must be added to basis, not deducted. [...]

Can a real estate broker and a lawyer start a real estate company together?

realreynolds asked: My fiance is considering becoming licensed to sell real estate. I am a first year law student. I have learned a little about real estate transactions and how they work. I understand the roles of both the broker and the attorney, but I’m wondering if my husband-to-be and I will be able to [...]

How do I find Real Estate Investor to invest with me?

MobileMall RO asked: Hi! I am a Real Estate investor in the Romanian market and we have currently running a $10.000.000 investment . We have 2 more projects but we don’t have a company to partnership with . Romanian is named El Dorado of real estate investment. Where I find companies in USA or EU [...]

What are the requirements to obtain real estate by adverse possession?

interested asked: Adverse possession relating to real estate, are there specific requirements in the state of AR to acquire the real estated in question.Malibu homes

What does the tax assessed value have to do with the actual value of a property?

Austin S asked: I am looking to invest in real estate. This would be my first ever purchase of a property for such reason. I have been told to always look at the assessed value of a property before buying to see if the property is priced well or not. How does this value compare [...]

What is the difference between a real estate broker and a real estate agent?

031708140503 asked: What exactly do real estate agents do?Oakland retail space

Can I sell properties from outside the US in California without a real estate license?

moneyman asked: I am planning to sell real estate from other countries in Asia to customers in california. Do I need to have a california real estate license?
Also, can i open a office in california and hire sales people here who do not have real estate licenses.
If not real estate license. Do you need [...]

How can my company buy a rental property?

rykookyr asked: I want to diversify my business (it is no way related to real estate at all). I am looking at the possibility of buying a rental property or possibly a vacation rental property (i.e. a condo at a ski resort or something along that line). Which mortgage companies specialize in this? [...]

what is the ohio law concerning useage of property belived to be owners but actually it belongs to neighbors?

yack asked: my real estate law is long forgotten. However I know there is a law that stipulates that if a property owner unknowingly uses adjacent property belived to be his it does become that persons property after a number of years.Malibu homes

What is the difference between a real estate broker and real estate agent?

gregdaman925 asked: I was wondering what the difference was between a real estate broker and a real estate agent? How long would you have to go to school to be either one?
I pretty much got my answer to this question. Can a real estate broker act as both a broker as well as the agent? [...]

How reputable are the real estate courses offered by real estate companies?

operaphantom2003 asked: I am interested in going into real estate when I finish college and have been looking around at schools. Century 21 offers their own course (3 weeks) and another real estate company offers one for 6 weeks while the community college offers one for 8 months that trains you how to appraise [...]

What causes the real estate market to boom or bust, other than interest rates?

DeveshPatel asked: Right now, the real estate market is cooling in most areas, but its caused by interest rates going up. What other factors contribute to a booming or busting market? 10 points to a solid well thought out conclusion.Semi Truck Accessories

How long does it take to get a commercial real estate license?

Umokay asked: Can you simply go to one of those week-long real estate schools like residential real estate licensing? And what are the qualities that help a person succeed in commercial real estate sales? Is this a young person’s game? Can you start and succeed at middle age? Would like to bank 70k-100k? Is this [...]

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