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17 January 2025 | 7 replies
Here is the situation: I found a good multi-family home in upstate NY.
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29 January 2025 | 20 replies
I am not sure what the availability of cleaners in that area so I would spend time right now see what is there before committing to a property.Also, if you are spending 2k a year on fixing or replacing stuff, you are getting the wrong guests.
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24 January 2025 | 4 replies
For your 1st time, pay a Property/Land/Transaction Attorney to review the title commitment with you to make sure that there are only the outstanding liens on the property, and that the owner has title.- Collect Tax Certificate to verify Property Taxes are Paid- Get a current statement from the seller to verify the existing balance, if they are delinquent, you can get the bank on the phone to verify the amount to make the loan current.- Review the loan documents, there is most likely a due on sale clause, which is why you won't find a title company to process these for you.
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28 January 2025 | 1 reply
As the economy shifts, there will be new ways to grow your portfolio, but success will require staying nimble and informed.Bessent’s commitment to cutting the federal deficit involves a mix of spending cuts and revenue adjustments, which could directly affect government-funded housing programs and infrastructure investments.
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28 January 2025 | 4 replies
I recently became aware of a very cheap property (roughly half of after repair value) and upon looking at it in person I found out why it was so cheap: there is severe cigarette damage throughout the 1st floor (baseme...
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25 January 2025 | 7 replies
It's easier for an investor to stay committed to the plan and avoid change orders than it is a regular homeowner.
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28 January 2025 | 7 replies
I have been advised to do a title report on any properties I want to bid on, but am I able to do a title commitment?
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15 January 2025 | 1 reply
The two-count indictment charges them with conspiracy to commit wire fraud affecting a financial institution and conspiracy to submit false statements to a federally insured financial institution.
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9 January 2025 | 4 replies
Also, you need to be prepared to screen prospective tenants yourself and verify vouchers before committing to lease.
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24 January 2025 | 6 replies
Until recently, I never really sat down and seriously committed myself to it, but now I'm all in, dedicated to learning everything possible before taking the plunge.