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22 September 2024 | 2 replies
Plus, investing in a developing area gives you a chance to see your property appreciate as the neighborhood grows.However, there are some things to consider.
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21 September 2024 | 1 reply
It was a slow start to the initial spring 2024 shopping season, but properties are still closing quickly, still nearly 1/4+ for all cash and the majority of investors are well capitalized due to the appreciation of their real estate and stock based assets.
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15 September 2024 | 3 replies
Who cares if it is in there...
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14 September 2024 | 14 replies
Hi there, my wife and I live in California and are currently under contract on our first rental property, a duplex in Bismarck, North Dakota.
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21 September 2024 | 7 replies
A rule of thumb I use to advise my clients is: 1) the loan guarantee is worth 20-25% of the deal, 2) finding and vetting the deal is worth 25%, 3) executing the business plan for the property is worth 25% (i.e., overseeing contractors/property managers, etc.), and 4) contributing the money is worth 25-30%.
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22 September 2024 | 7 replies
The easiest way to get around any of this is to hire a competent property management firm to handle everything.
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21 September 2024 | 3 replies
Does anyone have experience purchasing a mixed-use property on an auction site sold "as is" with a quitclaim deed?
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21 September 2024 | 7 replies
I am selling a property in CA with a pretty hefty gain (great!)
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18 September 2024 | 47 replies
But they readily provided the date for when the tenant left the property in Item 13.
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21 September 2024 | 7 replies
However, there are some lenders who may be open to taking a second position, especially if the property has strong cash flow and equity, as in your case.Here are a few strategies and tips that might help:1.