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20 May 2019 | 5 replies
@Matthew Shay 50% expenses is a good starting point for preliminary analysis, regardless of size.
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30 May 2023 | 9 replies
Hey folks,In preliminary talks on a small 3 bed 1 bath house near a hospital.
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20 January 2021 | 142 replies
"I NEVER judge an applicant based on their credit score"Fine if you are renting a D class property in a war zone but if you have any semblance of standards you should be investigating all applicants credit history.
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26 December 2022 | 11 replies
U may want to google HML Philly though I know there are a lot of them in that market but again I dont know any of them personally. its up to you to investigate.
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20 June 2023 | 4 replies
If you really want to get all of the info that is included in the rental calculator, I would just use the important information and that should still be able to tell you if it is a deal worth further investigation.
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6 January 2023 | 19 replies
Hi John, it's a great place to learn and further investigate investing in real estate!
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15 August 2022 | 8 replies
Probably more locations worth investigating but I’m not as familiar with other areas.
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7 July 2018 | 47 replies
I investigated both of these options at length.
4 December 2018 | 13 replies
The sample motivated seller questionnaire (and explanation paragraphs) on this page will equip you to avoid this common newbie mistake.If you're new to wholesaling or creative real estate investing, you can save yourself a whole lot of mental and financial anguish by asking a series of two or three questions to help you decide whether to deal with a property seller or not.The information you gather from a well crafted motivated seller questionnaire can also help you determine whether the property in question is worth investigating further, regardless of what you find about the urgency of the seller's situation.The section below will take you through a shortened sample form and discuss each section in detail.Contact Information Full NameHome PhoneWork Phone (maybe fax also)AddressSpouse Name (if any)Email AddressProperty Address (For Sale)How did you find us?
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27 June 2016 | 13 replies
I'm going to investigate the Carolinas and Texas.