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Good afternoon everyone,I conceder myself somewhat a newbie at this, I currently have 2 properties, 1 I live in the other is rental. All in Detroit. My problem is I'm trying to 2 more properties this year, and pay wit...
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OK BP. I'd like your input in this matter. I've been looking for a foreclosure to flip in Chicago, Currently, my agent and I are attempting to see a foreclosure right now. I'm noticing that whenever it is a really go...
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I was wondering what other loans can a buyer/investor ask for besides the normal FHA,VA, conventional,etc...Let me know what’s everyone’s experience when approaching a bank and asking for a loan...
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What’s the one renovation you’ve found to bring the highest ROI in your fix-and-flip projects?
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Are assignments of contracts allowed for short sales?
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For those of you that want truly private emails there is an answer: GPG. The technology is complex, but here is the basic way that it works:
I download GPG and use it to create a "secret key" and I am the only perso...
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Does anyone have any good MLS searching tricks to find properties that are good investments? Here are the ones I can think off right off the bat:
1. High Days on Market
2. Cash or Conventional, or Owner Carry
3. Pend...
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Has anybody heard of a Company called REAL ESTATE ARENA? I am considering joining them.
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I've read many posts here and via Google about losing out on a house due to "multiple offers". As someone who comes from a software/data background, I simply to do not believe that multiple offers "just happen" on hom...
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For those who are experienced rei's, and have read this book, what is your take on it? Is it realistic? Is it a good guide to use? If I follow their advice, & do their action steps week-by-week, can I expect to be...