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I am very new to real estate investing. I am actually looking to purchase my first home, which is an REO property. I would say the property's After Repair Value is $95K. It needs about $20k of repairs. It has been...
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First I set up a passive SDIRA (recommendations?)Then I fund the SDIRA by transfering money from my existing IRAThen I set up an S Corp (Object of S Corp is to flip houses and occasional buy and hold, I will be taking...
I have created a postcard and sending out other targeted written letters as well as have a website up and running now. I'm just starting to do wholesale and I was wondering if I will be wasting money on mailers if...
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Let me first introduce myself. I'm Tomas and I finally decided to become a member. I was a very active reader here but I decided to try and engage in conversation here. I feel like I'll feel a lot more confident with ...
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New to Real Estate investing, although have always wanted to get involved in some capacity but now am serious about truly getting started. Recently been reading books such as Rich Dad Poor Dad which I am sure you guy...
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How does do it typically take to get your appraisal back and how did you respond to it if it was unfavorable(more than 10% off a private appraiser)?Context, I got a private appraisal(favorable) and it was back within ...
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Quick recap of my current/first deal: I am buying a duplex with my contractor/family friend. He brought the deal to me on this occasion, before this he was just inspecting and giving quotes on properties I was analyzi...
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I need some help/clarity/guidance/or tough love. Prepare for a little long winded ramble.
I've been listening to Bigger Pockets for several years now but have yet to purchase my first investment. I know a little abo...
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I drove off of my usual route today while running errands and I think I found a vacant house surrounded by some very well kept "City" homes. The paint is peeling and it looks a bit dated and neglected. When I got back...
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I've been seeing a lot of YouTube videos and real estate gurus saying that the subject to loans and wraparound loans are great tools to get off Market properties. It seems a little dicey to me but that may just becaus...