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My parents are semi-retired, have their house paid off, and have over $500k in equity. What are some ways we could use their equity to generate cash flow to potentially fully retire them?
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I was contacted by a potential investor in the Smoky Mountains asking my opinion on the earnings potential of a cabin. One of the keys in any investment is "What are your goals?" I was delighted to hear that this in...
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I'm an active duty Air Force member moving to Hawaii in a couple of months and wanted to see if anyone has any tips for buy and hold. I will be working at JB Hickam/Pearl Harbor and my wife will be working at Wheeler...
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How should I invest 10k is a auction ideal
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I will be rehabbing my investment property (property manager will oversee) and am wondering if contractors expect some upfront payment (e.g carpet layer to buy carpet, cabinet maker for kitchens). I currently have a s...
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Hello All,So I'm looking for some personal opinion, preferences, and insight.I'm beginning the search for my second property (first closes on 7/8 hopefully) and I would like to either use the FHA and 3.5% down route t...
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I love Bitcoin. I also love investing in real estate. Would some type of Bitcoin Q&A be good for the investor community on here? I think we're too often "real estate vs X". In reality, all different types of inves...
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Looking for advise on whether to consider Sacramento or Arlington, TX for investment in real estate property. I am a newbie investor looking to have a mix of cash-flow and appreciating assets. I live in SF Bay area so...
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I am checking out this site auction.com. There are live auctions and online auctions. Any advice about this?
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Hi all.I'd read in a book (The Section 8 Bible Volume 2), that insurance companies might be reluctant to insure a property that's too near a board-up, due to increased risk of fire or other problems.Recently, I found ...