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We were interested in getting your thoughts about how many real estate clubs (REIAs) profit off the products of their speakers, so we put a poll together.
Please follow the link and vote on your thoughts, as well as...
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Hey all. I had a situation come up, which I will explain below, that made me think to bring this to the community to get your thoughts on it. I wonder what everyone's process is like when you do a short sale. I'm talk...
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I recently read a piece by a popular author that observes real estate investors are gypsies when it comes to getting loans. They generally roam from lender to lender to get the best deal at the time for their situati...
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Does anyone have the pros and cons of using a lease with an option to close vs. a standard sale and purchase agreement with a delayed closing date out 2 years?
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I am planning to use private money (close friends and family) to help fund the rehab portion and some of the purchase of a BRRRR. To transfer funds, is it as easy as signing an agreement with them, then they wire fund...
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I purchased a 4-unit building gut rehab in Chicago, with a 203k loan.The contract had an “as is” addendum.My contractor applied for building permits with the City of Chicago building department.They were advised that ...
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Hello real estate investors community. My question is about how fix and flips are taxed. It seems like everyone talks about turning properties as quick as possible, however it's my understanding that if you turn it ...
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What strategies and demographics are best to consider when establishing a target market?
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So it's held by my local REIA group "TRIAD REIA" and it's occurring on Nov 17th. What's the best way to decide and come up with good questions? There'll be 3+ speakers and a 30 min interval before so people can meet a...
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Hi all...Sadly, a friend has seen both of her parents pass away in the past year and change. They were older and it was not unexpected. They left a will with my friend as the executor of the estate. There are three c...