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What is the first step I should take should I get the loan first then talk to a real estate agent and buy the house(s) or talk to the real estate agent first build a team then get the loan what is the first step?
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Is it possible to wholesale a home that is listed by a real estate agent/broker? I came across a home that needs work. It is listed by a broker for $83K. I looked at some rough comparables on Zillow, to get an approxi...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $160,000
Cash invested: $220,000
Sale price: $459,000
Finally finished my first flip. Bought this rais...
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Hello REI world! I'm currently working in the Roofing Sales industry and looking to start REI. Any help getting started would be great?
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Hello all! Brand new to the Forum. Here to introduce myself and tell you a little about who I am. My name is Dakota Gilliam, I am posting from Central Florida. Currently attending college for a degree in Finance. I jo...
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Hello BP,I am doing some reading on Self Directed IRA's and using them for real estate investments. I don't have anything lined up or anything. Just looking to get a better understanding of how it could be used during...
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Hello,I am currently working with my agent but he is so slow to write an offer in this house for me. I am not sure if he thinks it is a low offer and won't get accepted. Or he doesn't want to waste his time on writing...
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I have a new SDIRA that invested in 2020 into a real estate syndication partnership. I do most of my own taxes, but this is my first year with self-directed retirement accounts, and I don't have a clear understanding...
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I have found a property in Lehigh Acres, FL that is currently in pre foreclosure. I am curious to know if the purchase process is similar to that of buying a home that is not in pre foreclosure? For example, is it typ...
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I'm working with a small firm with a broker that hasn't done any property management before. He's willing to let me do some property management, but I have some questions about this easiest way to set this up for my b...