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Hey E WA investors! I grew up in Spokane Valley and moved to Seattle 15yrs ago. I'm actively researching the Spokane market as the cash flow looks like it could be much more favorable; Seattle is out of control righ...
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Hello BP! Here is my dilemma. I have yet to acquire my first investment property due to the fact that everywhere I look the prices are so high or the area has no potential! Here are my choices, I can invest in a build...
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So this is half pointless rant, half looking for suggestions.My mother-in-law moved in with my wife and I, and we'd like to rent out her house; she has a large house in New York. Unlike most of the country, her locali...
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I'm sure I am going to get a range of responses here. I walked through the house we are rehabbing, came up with a detailed scope of work, and emailed it to a contractor I have gotten a bid from in the past (but haven...
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One thing I’m struggling with is finding the right neighborhood to invest in. Or when I find a property, confirming if the neighborhood is decent enough.Any tips?Thank you!
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Hi everyone,I have been on the forums for awhile doing research and I feel that it is time to get my first investment property.I am targeting a duplex in the East Bay and my agent/loan officer has come up with some cr...
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Getting ready to rent my first property!
I've been reading up on the process to go from advertisement to signed lease. I feel I have a good handle on the basic best practices and will be listing the property on Zillo...
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I know that a large majority will state that deals need to be formalized and gone through loan services, however, please humor me. With a friend to friend loan, I know...taboo and risky, what would a fair rate be for ...
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Of all things to prosper in this economy, who would of thought that Americans are rushing out to buy SAFES.
There is a run on safes in America.
It makes sense, really.... a place to save our money, our valuables, ou...
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A prospect called me the other day inquiring about an apartment I have for rent and I got a strange feeling, but maybe it was just his personality...anyway, he said his boss wants him to move closer to work and wan...