Just got a bid presented to me by my property manager from a contractor of $14k for tenant turnover, incoming rent for the unit is $800...  I know the unit well and it's not in bad shape.  Some of the items are totall...

New to real estate investing but read appraisers value different things in different parts of the country.Can anyone offer some advice on what appraisers are looking at in Kentucky when evaluating its worth?  Can anyo...

Ladies and Gentlemen,I am considering building in Atlanta, and I need to figure out the cost per square foot to build a house. I am also wondering if anyone has suggestions for builders in the Fulton county area.I am ...

We are about to buy our first duplex in a hot neighborhood here in Portland. They listed it incredibly low, so though our offer was $50k over asking it was still fair for the market (we had to make an offer to view it...

It seems one of my files is nearing approval with BofA. I just received an email from the negotiator stating that their vendor sent out paperwork for the homeowner to sign up for the HAFA program if he chooses to do s...

Hello everyone.

I have a potential flip in a desirable area. It is a Freddie Mac owned property in a town about 20minutes away. I have seen the property, run the numbers, and see it as a very good investment...

How do banks recognize owner finance?

Here is what I want to do.

Owner Finance with zero down.
Rehab the property and put tenants in place. 2-3 months
Refi the property through a conventional 30 year loan.

Will a ...

@J Scott inspired me with his diary of a new construction project to do one of my own.  So not to be outdone, I'm actually going to do two.  This one will be for a project that we have recently completed.  I'll add ne...