Ricky Stafford
Rehab for Rental - Be own contractor or hire one?
17 September 2015 | 33 replies
@Ricky Stafford It so much depends on your abilities and inclinations.
Marc Glass
New member in Deerfield, IL (northern Chicago suburbs)
8 October 2015 | 19 replies
My primary practice area is real estate tax liens/tax deeds in IL.
Eliazer Berkovitz
FHA Pre Approval
15 September 2015 | 1 reply
Other monthly debts you already have will limit your borrowing ability, and you need two years of this stable income.
David Bauman
New Investor with a strange question.
15 September 2015 | 6 replies
And William it is for an English class, I have to show my ability to write a research paper on my chosen career.
Tim Watcke
Hard Money Lenders and TRID implementation?
30 September 2015 | 3 replies
I think a lot of the exemptions will become more clear, as TRID is implemented and time goes on.The real advantage of TRID for the cash buyer, is the ability to close fast, without the additional delays and complexities that TRID will require.
Rick Griffith
Why you won't be successful in Real Estate, despite what you know
23 September 2015 | 33 replies
A vocational or professional education in an industry is always based on acceptable practice to enhance skills and knowledge to succeed.
Account Closed
Memphis. Market Analysis. Pros and Cons
25 October 2015 | 71 replies
From what I understand, Memphis has very great areas and very bad areas.It's good practice for an out of state investor to build a local team or partner with a seasoned investor in the area.
Account Closed
Putting a Deal Together
16 September 2015 | 0 replies
Students must live in campus approved housing for freshman and sophomore years, and junior and senior students with scholarships are also required to do so, however juniors and seniors without scholarships tell me they are anxious to live "off campus"Since apartment is one block from university, students can walk to campus, saving them parking permit fees.Additional income could be had by putting in coin laundry, soda/snack machines, and renting out storage units in basement as well as garage space.I have a friend that currently is the maintenance man for the entire university, and he is questioning students as to how much rent they are paying to live off campus currently.OPTIONS: Rent furnished apartments to 4 students per two bedroom and two in basement unitRent furnished apartments to 4 students per two bedroom and create common area in basement for study/recreationRent all units unfurnishedOption to raise rents by including all furnishings, cable, wifi, cleaning service etc. with them simply paying rent and electric.FINANCINGtax value (not market value) 105,000Taxes $2,200 with no exemptionsProperty currently has a 30K mortgage left of a 55k loan previously taken out to "give first child his half"Owner, due to age is most interested in payments, and leaving remainder to 2nd child for "her half" Owner has expressed the following offer :30K to pay off current mortgage, and 250K to purchase an annuity that would pay $10K/year for his and his daughters lifetime.In its present state, I question whether the property is able to be financed FHA due to condition, though it is a solid building, the maintenance has been deferred.comps on property are practically non existent.MY SITUATION:I have perfect credit, and am about to flip a seasoned home with no mortgage and expect to clear approx. 70K.I am single, steady long term employment, and have no debt.I have a realtors license in inactive status, and have hands on experience with major property improvements.I am a "Dave Ramsey" girl, and debt makes me quiver... :-)Note: Property is currently in a Life Estate Rev.
Sarah Schlueter
Any advice for someone brand new to real estate?
30 September 2015 | 10 replies
You're in a great field where your ability to be successful and make a great living is limited only by your own desire to continue to push through obstacles and build upon your previous success.There is about 1 agent for every 200 people in the L.A. area.
Justin Larpenteur
First wholesale. Money that came easy is quickly lost.
16 September 2015 | 0 replies
I have him a $20.00 deposit with the contract that allowed me to market the property.The mortgage was roughly $27,000 and the ARV was close to $60,000.I found a buyer for $35,000 and I just assigned the contract for the difference.I hope to never have to do this again without the ability to close myself.