I drove around my market area today and collected 50 addresses of houses that appear to be distressed or abandoned. My plan is to look up the names of the owners on county records and cold call them to see if they wan...

Hello! I am looking for some advice. What are the positives and negatives for a FHA loan? Since I don’t have much in cash ($600) I want to use that loan to buy a property. Particularly, an apartment. Any advice? I am ...

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I recently got a new website up and going and I want to get everybody's opinion of what the most effective way in getting your website marketed to potential local sellers in your area? I live in San A...

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New to REI and I was trying to figure out a HML that was listed on another thread. Was hoping someone could confirm I did the numbers right.

Terms:

70% of the after repaired value
14% for 6 months
6pts
Co...

Hello, I kind of stumbled on this site and am amazed with the amount of knowledge of the members here. My main question is this I do not have the greatest credit and have nothing to use as collateral, but still want ...

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My name is John and I wanted to get some starter advice regarding a matter I am currently dealing with as I plan my way on starting my investment career. 
Currently, I have never owned...

Hello! Recently picked up a multi unit with hardwood floors. In one apartment there’s a dark stain (I’m guessing something spilled years ago). I’m going to sand them, so was thinking of sanding and then staining wi...

What is everyone’s thoughts on using security deposits vs other methods? The last few places I have personally rented have not had security deposits but rather smaller non refundable fees during application process. L...

I have a duplex built in the 1950s. I would like to fix an acoustic issue where impact and airborne noise travels easily from the upper unit to the lower unit (units are separately rented). Noise from poor acoustics h...

I've been driving around my neighborhood looking for distress properties once I found a few wrote the addresses in my notebook came home googled the addresses but I can't seem to find the owner's phone number. Each nu...