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Hello!I would really love to get started in doing real estate. My question is how much do i have to spend to start buying houses? Is 3.5% down payment enough? I have an investor friend that I can partner & borrow ...
Hello, new to real estate and need some advice on creative financing.4/2 SFR built in 2005 (pool and screened-in patio included) just came on the market. Desirable neighborhood with great schools. Comps average $23...
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Looking at a SFH for purchase. Newly constructed <2 years ago by a developer known for quality construction. When doing a walk through, I noticed a crack in the unfinished basement wall. Anybody have information on...
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Hi Everyone, I am so excited about Real Estate Investing. I am going to attend the Chicago Creative Investors Monthly meeting this upcoming Sunday. I want to get out there and start my learning process, besides tunin...
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Looking for banks that will work for the BRRRR strategy in dallas tx area. Cash out refinance on investment properties based off the appraised value and have 6 month or less seasoning periods for their refinances.
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I have been looking almost everyday on the MLS, Craigslist, FB Marketplace, and some wholesaler's lists and can't come across a property where the numbers make sense. Most of the time, the asking is too high, ARV is i...
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I am curious if a property is bought using a 1031 exchange from another property sell, used as a rental for a period of time, is there any way to turn it back into a primary residence again? Would you pay back depreci...
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So here's an idea I've had recently. I'll be moving within 4 months, new state, new market, new job. I'll be following my significant other and rather than continue in the business I am in I certainly wouldn't mind sw...
Ive listened to "the book on managing rental properties" by brandon turner. in the book, in podcasts, it is repeatedly stated to form a process or procedure for every aspect of your business. ive decided to begin putt...
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Anyone had JTFoxx training and successfully closed any deals with his investment strategies?