If you wait 2 more years there and it appreciates more, you may have enough to sell it, get the bigger house, and have some leftover to invest into a purposeful investment.

Hello , I have a rental property in memphis and now planning to get second one.I need to understand if I cash-out-refi my first property and put the cash downpayment on second one , Should I consider that as 0% downpayment Or 20% downpayment to calculate if the numbers make sense.Also suggest if I should do it at this point or wait some more time.

Hello,A job relocation to San Francisco CA early this year is making me ponder if I should be selling my owner occupied duplex in Jersey City and buy something in Berkeley CA due to its proximity to San Francisco and has some fairly decent schools  for my kids and also UC Berkeley .The low  2.5% interest rate on the Jersey City property turned into a golden chain but I think I am done with managing tenants and property and would like to get more into an Equity play.

Do you think this will impact my ability to rent the property?

The property is located in Cleveland Heights.

I have a family member that owns a lot and residential property in Downtown Detroit.

Hello, my situation is simple but the agent made complex. I put in an offer in a house after talk to the sellers agent she set the terms, we accepted all the terms them she add that the “seller” would not pay for the ...

Here’s the quick-and-dirty lowdown to get you started:1️⃣ Where to Look:LoopNet & Crexi: Good for commercial deals, though the best ones go fast.MLS (Multiple Listing Service): Access through a realtor for hidden gems.Auction Sites: Think Auction.com or HUD homes for distressed properties.Direct Mail Campaigns: Target landlords with older properties (especially those with code violations).2️⃣ Systems for Finding Deals (Step-by-Step):Set Your Criteria: Market, budget, unit count, rehab level.Build a Deal Funnel: Use LoopNet, Crexi, wholesalers, auctions, and brokers.Analyze Quickly: Use a property calculator to see if it cash flows.Direct Outreach: Contact sellers or property managers directly.Get Your Network Tight: Property managers, realtors, contractors—they’ll drop the best leads.3️⃣ What Makes a Good Deal:Cash Flow Positive from Day 1.Below Market Value (usually needs rehab).Upside Potential: Think rent increases, better management, or refinancing options.4️⃣ How to Become the Better/Best:Study the Market Like a Hawk.

We are looking to close on a property towards the end of this year or at the start of 2025.

Have you found creative ways to market properties when buyers may be more focused on the holidays?