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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-13/private-equity-buying-u-s-foreclosures-for-hot-rentals-net-8-mortgages.html
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Hey all! I've been lurking for a while and figured I should introduce myself. I'm a flight test engineer by day, currently stationed at Eglin Air Force Base, FL (just across the bay from Destin). I'm living in Nice...
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Hey everyone,
I am just starting out with real estate investing and I currently live in Arizona and was wondering anyone does any investing here?
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Hello BP universe!I just read an article about people fed up with the San Francisco housing market because it's "too damn high" and are "leaving in droves!" 46% of residents plan to leave soon but where are they going...
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I've heard about people trying to stop foreclosure using the produce the note argument. Has anyone used this when trying to negotiate a short sale, if so how did you incorporate it into your strategy?
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I have been considering buying a house through RoofStock. Since this would be an OOS investment I would like to make sure that the place is a descent neighborhood. However, I dont know how RoofStock's star rating syst...
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I'm renting new condos and a lady comes by for a showing, and asks for an application. Before I even send her an application, from a simple search, I see she has 2 prior bankruptcies and is currently in another bankru...
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So now it hits a rich and famous person. Gordon Ramsey has had a restaurant for sale and it was taken over by professional squatters (didn't know that was a job title :-)
They planned to give away free food and open ...
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Hello all!I am looking for my first flip and wanted to reach out for a little guidance.I have a deal that my overly cautious side is telling me to run away from but my "get your first deal!" side is telling me to know...
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http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-existing-home-sales-fell-sharply-in-july-1472047382Sales of existing homes fell in July. Many markets nationally likely peaked in early 2016. I think in most markets we're now seeing ...