I have a single family 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home with 1508sqft and taxes of about $5500. The house was built in 1958 with original electric, 2 prong receptacles throughout the house, no A/C unit, original plumbing (copp...
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Hello BP. I have a unique opportunity and Id like some input and feedback on how to go forward...I own a duplex that I paid 150k for. It has 2 bed, 2 bath. My next door neighbor also has a a duplex and he's looking t...
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Hello Everyone, So I recently started mailing out letters to a smaller town nearby my hometown and primary place to invest (Houston), I've gotten a pretty nice response on calls asking for offers but I can't for the l...
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I am planning to purchase out of state. I have a buyer's agent right now that I am communicating with. Can/should I tell my buyer's agent to show me homes electronically (i.e. via Skype or phone video cam)? Do you thi...
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So how's the market?
I'm glad you asked 😁
This may not be the most popular opinion on a forum full of hopeful investors but the Las Vegas housing market is already building a reputation as being one of the nations "...
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So I was doing some house hunting with a friend for some experience and came across a distressed property on market. Asking price is 175 with the comps in the area at around 215. I think it has mold, needs new carpet,...
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Quick background:I currently work full time in the oilfield and starting investing in RE about 2 years ago. I've done several LTRs that have all required rehabs and purchased a new primary home that was a foreclosure....
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during the closing do you the wholesaler use your closing agent or the buyer of the house use their closing agent during the closing agent. who is responsable for the closing costs.
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Great forum, glad I found it.
My question is as follows. The fule of thumb when determing a potentially good rehab deal is to use the 70% of ARV (After Repaired Value) less repairs method. However, can you use th...
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Hello everyone! We just went under contract for a property for $425k. I'm trying to decide if I should just use my cash for a downpayment or 1031 one of my properties for the downpayment. The one I'm thinking about 10...