Kent Harris
Evictions in Harris County Texas
I have been using an eviction company in 2016. They seem to be too busy to get my evictions done in a timely manner, and have a hard time knowing what the results were once filed. I want to start doing evictions on my...
Jc M.
Being Swallowed Alive: The Collapse of San Francisco
I was born and raised in San Francisco and as we all know, this city is changing big time. My wife and I felt fortunate that we were able to buy a home here in 2016 despite the astronomical cost. Our children know not...
Mabel L.
Re: What would you do with a lifetime leased unit?
I need some input for a SF specific situation that no one but those who knows the tenants laws in SF could possibly understand:I purchased a 1 bdrm TIC to live in, moved back home temporarily (so I thought) when my mo...
David K.
Anyone else paying down mortgages rather than buying now?
Seems I keep getting beat on properties going for full price and more. These deals often have low returns and function solely on best case scenarios in my opinion. Anything good is snapped up quickly. At this point...
Tyler Rowland
"Shouldn't Landlords Feel Guilty about raising rent?"
I was talking about Real Estate Investing with some people at Home Show event, and as I was talking about getting rents up to market rates. A lady in the conversation asked me if I felt guilty about that (raising rent...
John Warren
Tax DEEDS (not liens)? Possible bank foreclosure? IRS? Quitclaim?
I have had my eye on some upcoming tax auction properties, mostly to watch and learn from the process, but if they go for the right price I may try to bid.Anyway, I am trying to do my due diligence stuff ahead of time...
Bryan Miller
Borrower about to loose house - Creative Financing Ideas Needed
So I received a call for help on this scenario. Trying to figure out how it could work. Borrower faces foreclosure sale next week. He needs $19,000 to bring his first position loan current. He is living in the ho...
Holly Williams
NRIA - National Realty Investment Advisors
Has anyone ever heard of these guys? There is an old post about them about some work they did in Philly many years ago, but nothing recent. They are based in NJ. They apparently GUARANTEE 12% returns. I'm suspiciou...
Joshua Dorkin
Bush Changes Mind on Housing Bill: To Become Law This Week
Politico is reporting the AP story:
"President Bush has dropped his opposition to legislation that aims to calm the chaotic housing market despite his opposition to a $3.9 billion provision, the White House said this ...
Mike Cartmell
Option Exercised but low appraisal
My tenant buyer has exercised their option to purchase but the appraisal came in low. I do have a clause in our contract that states I have the right to sell at the appraisal price but I am wondering if I am still ob...