All Forum Posts by: Ben M.

Great tips. Thanks all. I am also going to have to find out how to get approved for a loan for a second home since I am still paying mortgage on this one.

I am just getting into property investing and for my first venture I was thinking of converting my own current home into a rental property. We (wife and kids) might need to move out and purchase a bigger home to live in so I thought it seemed a good idea to rent out our current home. Has anyone done anything similar?

How long do the wood frame on exterior houses usually last? How about bricks?

I am trying to find sold price history for properties in Houston, TX and I can find some of them on Redfin.com but sometimes they won't have the information. Are there other sites online where they may show this?

I would like to join a seminar in the Houston, TX area. What would be the best way to find and sign up for seminars?

Weekend millionaire audiobook says to avoid investing in houses with HOA due to HOAs taking control of what happens in the community and possibly increasing HOA fees. Don't most homes have HOA? Pretty much any home with playground and amenities have HOA is that right?

I am new to real estate investing and was hoping to find a mentor in the Houston, TX area? What are some ways I might find a local mentor?