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A friend of mine just lost EVERYTHING. Yes, he messed up pretty bad. I knew the guy for a couple of years. Clean criminal record, a go getter, and pretty deep pockets. Then..he did something (not planned) that cost hi...
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I've been using the $10 off coupon for BP Pro members for 2+ years now and have had only a few minor complaints. However, I logged in today to put together a credit/background check for a group of 3 prospective tenan...
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HI Albany landlords. I'm wanting to network with landlords in Albany GA?
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hi,In your point of view what is the best blogs about real estate investing ?
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Buying this 2bed 1 bath for $55,000 in Bay City, Michigan. Could rent in current condition for $750. Hoping to bump rent to over $1000 with a little rehab.The floor is sheet vinyl - will replace with vinyl plank. Will...
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Does anyone know if a hard money lender would lend money as a personal loan using someone’s personal residence as collateral?I have a family friend going through a bankruptcy (so horrible credit) but his personal resi...
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So I have quite an interesting situation with a person who called me today. She responded to my mailer to tell me that she isn’t able to sell the property to me because her husband died 5 years ago and the bank forecl...
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Thoughts on this deal, buy and hold
4bdr, rent will be $1400-1500 monthly
REO property, sold in 2006 for approx $130K
Purchase price $46,500
Rehab $8-10K
Taxes $2554(will appeal assessment)
insurance $450 yr
I am cl...
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What would you rather buy, an occupied duplex(cash flowing) or an empty sfr? If it was your first deal, what would be more attractive to you, or if you were recommending a first deal fo a newbie?
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I have done well north of 100 flips (buy, rehab and sell). Some have been real home runs and others not so much, but this recent deal takes the cake! My oldest brother has dabbled in REI for years and has talked to me...