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Hello Everyone- I am brand new and looking to buy my first investment property. I live in Long Beach, CA and buying around here isn't an option. I only have 10-12k to put down so I am looking in Cleveland area for my ...
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Currently have 50 k in the stock market and I think the market is about to dive. What do yal think about pulling that out and investing it in a property. Thanks for the help.
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As you can tell, I'm a newbie - so if this is the wrong section or anything let me know.
My situation: I just sold a business, and have a decent amount of cash to invest. I'm fed up with the stock market, and don't ...
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Ok everyone, what is your best no-money-down strategy?
I haven't done one in a long time. I find that most no money down deals are just not good deals or good properties in the first place. Also, it seems much hard...
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I've been asked to pay $1,365.00 for Appraisal fee, loan origination and processing fees before loan can be sent to underwriting. It's a 6 month fix and flip loan at 8.65% plus 3 points in and 2 out. It's my first dea...
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My big dilemma is the 2% rule. I see and hear everyone talking about it, and I am jealous of the ROI they are getting, but I have a few issues with it.
1. I really don't see this being possible in my market, not wit...
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I have a quandry.
I am looking to buy a property and the seller is an older gentlemen who is sick, possibly very sick. I contacted his agent and it is actually two women, mother and daughter, that represent h...