I am currently going through the process of a HELOC application with a local bank, and have just completed the appraisal step.  The value of my home came in a lot lower than expected.  The appraisal came in at $270,00...

Hello note community! This might be better posted in new member introductions, but I'll just post it here. Most of what I want to learn and grow from has to do with notes anyway.
It’s therapeutic to post this out fo...

What does an expo need to include? I look at the Chicago real estate network and see that there isn't even a credible expo that comes here to help teach and network. So my question is what should an expo provide? I do...

Is crowdfunding one of the newer emerging concepts? I don't see it mentioned as much as other tactics when creative financing is discussed. How did this concept come about?

Has anyone got funding from this Hard Money Lender in MI or anywhere lately?  They ask for a refundable deposit & then you can't get anyone on the phone or an actual loan quote once you complete the application.  ...

I bought my first SFH in Inglewood,CA 5 years ago before the announcement of the new Rams stadium, now Inglewood is a hot bed and things are moving quickly. Last I checked my home was valued at 675k and I owe about 33...

I have done months of research on how to flip homes.  I read through J Scott's book, "The book on flipping houses" and I also bought a course on flipping houses as well.  
I took a 60 hour realtor's course and passed...

Hi all,I have a friend who is a real estate agent in Portland, Oregon, and she has expressed her interest in real estate investing. She sees the amazing potential it has to change her life, but she isn't sure how to g...

Hi all, I'm owner-occupying one unit of a duplex and I'm wondering what is the best to report the depreciation if I convert the owner-occupied unit into a rental at a later date. The challenge I'm having is specifical...

I'm putting this question out into the forum, because I know someone, somewhere will help me reign my brain in from being paralyzed with indecision. I'm going to list out my facts and questions below. Thank you in adv...