Hi! I'm Tonya Quinn. I'm originally from Des Moines, IA. I will be attending DMACC this semester for an Accounting & Bookkeeping degree.Get ready for a long post!A little bit about my experience in real estate:Whe...

Hello BP Community!I may have a deal underway as I have an extremely motivated seller with a manufactured "double-wide" home in Mesa, AZ. Most likely looking to wholesale it.Stats:-The property is right by the interse...

I recently became aware of the benefits of owning and using a non-contact infrared thermometer. Here is a great link from the NDSU Extension office:"A simple way homeowners can check their homes for heat loss is with ...

Bought my first occupied foreclosure last week (regularly buy at auction, but typically unoccupied homes). Posted Notice to Vacate as soon as I bought it. Met with previous homeowners, who under Texas law are now "Ten...

Hello, I am an investor with well over 10 financed properties.  I focus on 1 to 4 units in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Does anyone know of a lender that has market rates that will finance new purchases for me with a ...

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Quoted from a real estate blog: “I bought this duplex 3 years ago for $600k, and now it’s worth $980k! I love real estate! I want to do it again and again! I heard I can just cash-out refi a...

So tenants have been evicted. I have the judgement for the last FTPR which proves unpaid rent of 2 months. The question is, can i start the process of garnishment using that judgement and on a side i file for a large ...

I am buying a quadruplex that takes in $2400 in rent a month. Original closing was set for the 12th but do to appraisal/inspection delays it has been pushed back to the 20th, maybe 21st.

The closing was pushed back ...

This is another good short sale article entitled Short Sales Are Hot but They Also Incur Risk, Loss" from Mortgage Servicing News. Requires log-in...but free.

Some good bits:
-400K Short Sales a year. Over half in ...

I am a contractor and REI. I am at Home Depot every morning at 6. Either to get a quick cup of coffee or pick up supplies. Today a young woman was tailing me as I browsed the discounted tile and then the discounted...