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Should be an easy Q. Currently we have 3 homes:Primary Res: 360k owed at 3.625% interest rateRental One: 196k Owned at 3.375% interest rateRental Two (closing in 30 days): 134k owned, 4.5% interest rateIf we want to p...
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Has anyone used Smartmove tenant screening? If so what do you think? Anyone use other methods? I need to improve my selection process and need some advice/info.
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Hi everybody,I have listened to almost all of the podcasts and have wanted to invest in a rental property for the past year.. I have been patiently waiting for a property to fit my criteria, which has been difficult i...
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Hi guys,
I am new to this forum and a little new to the industry. My husband and I have been slowly sinking more and more money into rentals over the last 4 yrs. We have been able to purchase a lot with cash, and ou...
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As an individual who works with a variety of investors at all different levels in the game... and sees multiple many investment opportunities a month. I started this thread to look more closely at what holds back firs...
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I live in Long Island, NY. This is an expensive area to get started up as a first time Real estate investor as most 2 families and up are in the $400k and up range. My other option is owning a property out of state...
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I know what I do/have done, but I'm curious to hear how some of you handle introducing yourselves to tenants inherited via purchase. Do you send letters? Call? Knock on the door? Or all of these. Please share, thanks!
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I have a flip almost finished. I am out of money. Can anyone assist me with what are my options now? My last post with more details was removed for being an ad, which was not my intent. Just looking for advise or some...
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Hi folks, Got an opportunity to pick up 5 lots in existing neighborhoods from same seller. Seller has been building houses but will be returning to Medical School in July of 2016. ALL TAP FEES ARE PAID.He will give ...
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Hello BPers,I recently met with an experienced realtor who worked for a larger RE brokerage in Arizona that after a decade or more experience remains under the impression that a (non- licensed) investor cannot pay a...