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Hello Everyone!I saw this article last night and I was wondering how many of you feel the same? They seem to be all over the place, which is probably a good thing! It looks like some of the older investment cities hav...
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STR... good, bad, or depends?
I live in Frisco, CO nestled between 5 ski resorts, lovely Lake Dillon, and a 1.5 hour drive to the growing metro area of Denver.
We are not alone here, but in Frisco, there is a big wo...
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I have seen so many people credit Rob Kiyosaki and his “Rich Dad Poor Dad” book to their starts in Real Estate, myself included.Recently he has come out with some comments projecting a huge crash in the RE market. Mos...
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Hi everyone. I am new to real estate investing and I have been reading books and following the bigger pockets posts. I am looking to do my 1st real estate investment. Currently live in New Jersey so I will be doi...
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In the lending industry, there is a commonly used term called a “shopper” to describe a person who is calling every lender in town to find the best deal on a loan. Experienced lenders can usually spot a ‘shopper’ a mi...
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Home sales soared nationwide in February leading many market analysts to wonder if the bottom has finally come for the distressed U.S. housing market. But it is important to note that sales also rose in December and ...
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My wife and I sort of stumbled into the world of REI recently. We are both in our late 50s and are looking to get involved with investing as a means of continuing our income after we retire and building wealth. We a...
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I am curious as to what you all think. I am assuming I am not the only newbie interested in hearing everyone's opinion on gaining credibility.
I am fairly new to investing, and I am 25yrs old. I spend a lot of time ...
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My husband is looking to purchase a property (owner-occupied) in Dallas, TX.He has an 800+ credit score, no credit issues. good reserves, and consistent W2 income without significant debts. He qualified for a $500,0...