Find your niche in real estate and learn as much as you can for free and then you can make a better educated decision if you buy some programs or pay for a coach....Always check references and ask other investor's about anyone you work with.

I know that even though this is my house and I like it, that I need to think about this as a business decision.

Many lenders can make such decisions and hold the loan in wholesale blocks to be sold at a later date.Among such professionals funded with this issue (current employment) has been a doctor, a lawyer, an engineer, a pilot and an FBI Agent.

New product type for me and I trade mortgages for a living).Ideally I'm looking for 30 yr fixed but most lenders I speak to direct lending through their commercial lending group when a LLC is involved.

George, just do the math to make the best decision for you here. if you do have the HELOC in place, the interest (although variable) is very low right now and you would have no fees since it is already in place.

Once you know if these are actual real problems you can make a better decision.

DeionBecoming a Realtor and making a living is career decision.

I want to focus on working for property managers and landlords so I am trying to find out what the most common repairs or maintenance issues that you guys face is.I went to a trade school for 2 years and I have been working in building maintenance for about 7 years now so I have a very broad skill set.

Going on Monday to view a duplex. Rent is $700 per side/mo. Utilities are said to be 400/mo paid by landlord, taxes 1300, insurance 500. both sides 3 bdrms and one bath. Owner is retiring. Price listed is 40,000. Woul...

Those would all positively or negatively affect my decision in your shoes.