Charley F.
Newton story got me scared: Thoughts on Tenants
I just read the story about the Newton's, very scary.... I know is too late for this but I would like to hear your thoughts about my tenant. The purpose is to acquire and eye based on your experience, it will help me ...
Rodney Sums
Looking stupid negotiating a seller financing option
I'm under contract for a property with a seller that may entertain carrying (all not part)This would be my first attempt at this type of deal. I'd like to make an offer that makes sense and is beneficial for all part...
Ken Rishel
The Story of Noah in 2016
In the year 2016, the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in America and said: "Once again, the earth has become wicked and overpopulated, and I see the end of all flesh before me.” "Build another ark and save 2 o...
Russell Welch
Getting started with $200k - what would you do first?
Hello - I am in my early thirties and have now paid off all of my debts and built up about $250k in savings. I am very new to this but I think I’m ready to put about $200k into my first real estate investment. What w...
Joe Wall
Should I buy it before it hits the market?
I have the opportunity to buy a 3-bedroom duplex (6 bedrooms total). I'm in contact with the listing agent but my realtor thinks I should let it hit the market. I've been 0/5 due to this being my first real estate p...
Lucy Smi
File an Insurance claim on roof replacement?
Our roof is 22 yrs old. We received the “replace roof or we will drop you in 2 months” letter from the insurance company. A recent storm led to a new kitchen ceiling leak. We have evidence of storm or wind damage on t...
Andreas W.
Subject 2 two question
I am in the process of buying a property in NC from a wholeseller who, I suspect, has acquired the property using a section 2 deal. I am not experienced in subject 2 and have a few questions:The wholeseller needs the ...
Michael Carbonare
A Look Back 30 Years To My First Deal
30 years ago I closed on my first real estate deal. It was a foreclosure, owned by the Resolution Trust Corporation. The RTC was a federal agency created in 1989 to resolve the Savings and Loan Crisis of the 1980s, ...
Becky Comish
FHA Stramline Refi - Do it
Here's what we're being offered by the mortgage broker we work with. Is this worthwhile to do?
- Our current payment will go down from $1287 to $1154 - so about $134 in cash flow savings.
- no closing costs. Our brok...
Brett Bowers
Partnering with a friend on a deal - should he put his commission toward closing cost
Hello! A friend/former coworker of mine is partnering on buying a duplex with me. We are under contract right now. He is acting as the buyer's agent in the deal since he has his license. I have about 3 years of experi...