15 September 2016 | 17 replies
I owned some bungelows in California... whew... glad that's over, but Texas seems more reasonable.
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7 September 2016 | 7 replies
Reason I ask is most conventional lenders will offer a 5% down option on a personal residence. you'll still pay monthly PMI but it's far cheaper then the FHA options.
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23 September 2016 | 9 replies
For these reasons and many others I believe it is a to market to invest in.
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6 September 2016 | 5 replies
While you're learning and saving up for your first true investment property I would suggest analyzing deals all the time, even if you can't buy them.
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6 September 2016 | 7 replies
Be sure to provide the investor for reasons as to why he should train you.
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8 October 2016 | 26 replies
What's your line of reasoning though?
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7 September 2016 | 8 replies
Brandon, That is true; however, in the situation of a property as a long term rental as she stated in her example I would not be concerned about it.
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6 September 2016 | 4 replies
There is no reason for the relationship to become awkward.
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25 March 2017 | 5 replies
@Armando Payano I'll pm you contact info for a very reasonably priced and competent handyman in Seminole Heights who I use.