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I’m looking to refinance my first investment property in Chicago, IL What is the best way to shop the interest rates to ensure I get the best rate?
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Didn't know where else to post this question but figured this would work.So apparently, one of the apartment complexes here had discovered that a meth lab existed in one of the units of the property. U.S. marshals and...
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Hello, does anyone have access to CoStar. I have a commercial property in mind and I want to get estimated market value for it. I also want to see how report is made and what info you get wirh it. I do not want to do ...
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Summary of transaction: I want to purchase a vacant piece of land and utilize a "Reverse/Construction 1031" in which I will be selling a rental home. My problem is that I won't be able to get permits required timely...
I recently bid on a foreclosure in my small city in CA. For weeks nobody bid on it, as if it was under the radar. The bank and I went a few rounds, and finally reached a verbal agreement on a number. So one Friday aft...
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The accomplishment of purchasing a home or an investment property is already stressful and can take a considerate amount of time. Scam artists know this, and because of their weak moral fiber, they try to profit from ...
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Just curious if anyone has pursued being a real estate agent while staying active duty? Were you able to juggle both? Are you still an agent and/or active duty?
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Does anyone know of or have any recommendations on Self Directed IRA companies out of St. Louis?
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I was recommend to meet with real estate attorney in the my area of investing (Springfield, IL) for quality state "bullet proof" state specific leases for Illinois. Legally sound and is in great pdf format allowing me...
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What type of creative seller financing structures have BP members used to get a deal done? I'm in Los Angeles and I think the only way I'm going to be able to put together a deal that cash flows will be to do some so...