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Hi everyone. Rookie to RE investment here. My family really needs a bigger space to live, my husband is a first time home buyer so we are planning to Take the low interest rate opportunity to get a multi family hous...
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Does anyone have any recommendations on how to best start out as a remote landlord? I live in CA and I have little to no interest in buying rental properties in my area. I do however wish to buy property in areas tha...
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I am just full of topics. New question....
Do you let your tenants "alter" their apartment in any way such as paint, wallpaper, shelves? Also, would you let them paint to work off any back rent?
If you do either...
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I'm pretty disappointed you can't get a mortgage with an IRA...according to my research. I'd like to use the IRA and get 5 or 6 properties and not just pay all cash for one property.
Any tips on how to get around no...
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Earlier today, I visited with a woman from Charlotte who owns a cabin in Pigeon Forge. She bought her cabin in a bidding war in early June. I haven't posted a blog entry in a while, but I suspect this theme is going...
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So the MegaMillions Lottery is upwards of 1/2 of a Billion Dollars to the winner this Friday.
Thought a brief discussion could be fun:
1. Lump Sum or Annuity?
2. Creative ways to Minimize Taxes on Winnings? (Rich, a...
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Hey everyone! I've been zillow lusting over properties for roughly 6 months, knowing I need a change, and I finally sent off a message to a realtor who I had show me the cheapest 3 bedroom house in town. Little did I ...
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Hi Flippers/Rehabbers.... What are your thoughts on painted cabinets? Should I make the investment for new cabinets or can cabinets be preserved? This project is for a flip.
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I think I have narrowed it down to Pittsburgh. it's so hard to find anything in Cali. Any advice in Pittsburgh? Are there any agents out in Pittsburgh that anyone can recommend?Anything to watch for in Pittsburgh w...
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With the help of Jerry Puckett, a couple of opportunities for multifamilies have popped up in the DFW metroplex - including Carrollton, Oak Lawn, and Lower Greenville.
Does anyone have any thoughts on these areas?
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