I contacted a local agent who represents someone selling a $200K lot in my city, asking if the owner would be interested in financing the purchase. Problem is, I really have no idea what they would expect, want, or ev...

Nearly all of my rentals are financed with commercial loans that balloon in 7 years.  I have a very good interest rate of 4.75% and with a 25 year amortization.  All of these loans will balloon around the same time as...

With only a 3.5% down payment and a 580 minimum credit score requirement, many critics believe FHA loans are encouraging another crisis. In the U.K. and in Germany for example, home ownership is only for those who can...

Greetings I’m PCSing (military move) soon and want know what are some of the first steps and considerations when looking to purchase a rental property that I will live in during my assignment and then will rent out af...

The original thread Greg R. started on the topic has been closed for further contributions, so I put my input in this new thread.
Hello @Greg R
Crash deniers? Interesting title.
Blanket statements by experts have ...

I'm a long term stock investor and have recently started looking into Real-estate opportunity as a way to diversify my investments, still very new.Right now I'm in the process of selling my home just outside Orlando m...

I've come across an off market 30+ unit apartment complex. My question is how should I approach negotiations when I'm speaking with the family directly? The details are outlined below.It is currently owned by a group ...

I'm looking around to find out where I am getting my first mortgage loan and what type of loan I should get.I currently live in South Florida, and want to buy a home, but my job requires me to go on temporary duty out...

Hi there Anyone have experience with student rentals I would love to hear pros and cons  Thank you

Politico is reporting the AP story:
"President Bush has dropped his opposition to legislation that aims to calm the chaotic housing market despite his opposition to a $3.9 billion provision, the White House said this ...