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I own two properties free and clear, with a total value of $750,000. I live in one and rent out the other. I’ve been turned down for a HELOC by three different lenders (Penfed, US Bank, and Wells Fargo) all because ...
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Wanted to know seasoned investors opinion on this. There is an area where property can be bought for under $50k and in very good condition, many move-in ready but in one of the countries worst cities; Camden NJ. Th...
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I quit my job a year ago and spent the last year flipping and building my rental portfolio. I can't say I'm upset with the way things have gone but I need a steady income to keep everything moving forward. I got my ...
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So.........................................Here's the deal.
I know a really really really smart guy. He's what I'd call an 'actual expert' for Bank Of America.
Well, recently, I went to him and said, handle all my...
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I'm looking for people who have personal experiences with vacation rentals in the Gatlinburg, pigeon forge, Sevierville area. When looking at some of the properties over there, some houses are grossing around 120-150k...
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"How do you find reliable contractors?" I have heard this question many times on the forums and in the podcast. The answer is that reliable contractors are all around and you have either rejected them or scared th...
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We are just starting out in our buy and hold strategy, and I specifically told my agent that we want to spend around 40k, and are interested in short sales, foreclosures, etc. She showed up for our first meeting with...
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I have an issue with a home I purchased in Memphis through Midsouth Turnkey. I was referred to them through Jason Hartman's Network. The contract signed for the property was a 90 day cosmetic rehab with some distrib...
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Should I find a new real estate agent?Small Multi family deals are hard to find in Atlanta, not seeing many deals that are even close to the 1% rule. I ran a property I was looking at through my spreadsheet that accou...