You can normally borrow up to 50k that way.If you are a contractor and do the work yourself you will still have a hard time adding a second story and bathroom plus other repairs for under 50k.My swimming pool cost more than that.If you can pull it off however creative you get with it,you still have to sell by 01/07 and for 335k.or preferably alot more.

I would recommend anyone starting out in real estate to be prepared (worst case scenerio), to live in their first purchase.

I am interested in doing creative financing....

I've heard of Creative Financing....

And another thread were only creative financing ideas are exposed....This will help most of us newbies.....we would research the topics and subjets....and learn from them......perhaps make questions if needed....or simply return the favor by listing one of our success stories......I believe that this forum was created to help all of our members....I appreciate any comments or suggestions to improve this forum.Happy Investing!

Anyone know of a creative way to get around the 80% minimum equity refinance rule in Texas for a primary residence.

I have read mixed reviews about sites like forsalebyowner.com regarding their flat fee MLS listing service. I read in another post that giving an agent just 3% deters them. BUT doesn't the buyers agent split the commi...

Hi,What I mean is this, what business best prepares you for real estate investing ?

This takes some digging to find out if anything is upcoming that you would need to prepare for.

Hello.
I am considering starting to invest in real estate. I do not have good credit or a lot of cash, so I am looking to do a few quick flips to gain investment capital.
I live in a small town in Georgia (pop.10,00...