Hello All, So 4 days ago I as able to get my first real estate deal under contract in Spring, TX! I'm super exited to finally be taking that fist step into the world of real estate investing and was initially very opt...

Looking to fund a purchase/s by possibly utilizing funds in 401K and 457. These are from previous employers where I never got around (might be a good thing?) to rolling them into a single account.I will not be able to...

Hi guys, wanted to know if real estate OOS investors in Austin use home warranty and have their PM work with HW in case of repairs ? My PM is against working with home warranty companies due to their slow response tim...

Question for the smart masses. I am catching up on podcast and I listened to episode 55 featuring @Jimmy Moncrief. He stated you could use a retirement account as collateral for an unsecured loan.  Does anyone know an...

Context: I am just starting out as a newbie investor and landlord after many years of hesitation. I have turned my primary single family rowhouse in Philadelphia into a rental. I did this because 1) that was always th...

Real estate is fast becoming the most preferred choice for the people who want to invest for the profitable future. Real estate investing can be complex for the first time investors and you need to keep few points in ...

I am looking to buy a Foreclosure on the county auction site in Florida.  I can view the Final Judgment of Foreclosure.  What do you do to ensure there are no second mortgage's / liens on the property before you bid o...

So here's an interesting situation:  my neighbor is selling her home to me, it is appraised at 215, 000, and she owes 154,000, with monthly payment of 850 at 4% fixed. The home can easily be rented out for 1200 per mo...

Do you know of any data sources (paid or free) that would provide nation-wide insights into primary markets/MSAs AND secondary/suburban markets?  
I'd like to find sites & sources that show population growth, job...

I think this may  be happening in many states. But I see that the insurance rates are going up. I am in Florida and that is the case for inland and properties in coastal areas. Personal home and rental properties . Tr...