Hello everyone,I'm new to this group and would love to hear your thoughts on the pros and cons of purchasing a corporate or bank-owned home. What should I keep in mind to ensure I'm approaching it the right way?Thank ...

I am a new real-estate investor looking at flipping properties in a higher end neighborhood. I was hoping someone with some experience would be able to answer a few questions I have, such as: What kind of deal finding...

Obviously, the at least 42 input variables can be adjusted to your own risk tolerance, but this is far easier/quicker than to re-create the entire input.You can find the link on my profile page.

Now, after doing this several times my success rate is around 1 out 5.   

Your interest rates are low. 8.5% is around the "market rate" for owner finance buyers right now...30-yr, fully-amortizing2.

Refinancing will change your mortgage rate, and if it’s worse than your current rate, it’s not worth it unless you’re getting a great deal.

I did a search on the forums and insurance seems like it could be a major problem.I have houses in two different LLC’s in Texas and insurance is not an issue at all.

million in addition to their investors (who expect a reasonable rate of return) by keeping the rental rates at a fraction of the market rate?

You will need a local attorney to close on a house.  

Start small with strategies like house hacking, leveraging your hands-on skills for value-add properties, and building a strong team or network to reduce risks.