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Hello all!I am a “retired” branch manager for a local credit union near Chicago. Recently I’ve given up my 9-5 to become a stay at home mom to my 9month old son! Although I love staying with him all day long I am year...
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http://twincities.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2009/08/31/daily39.html?s=industry&i=commercial_real_estate
Before we get all giddy about the market, we better prepare for more bank failures and another scar...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in El Paso.
Purchase price: $177,000
Cash invested: $20,000
My very first real estate purchase. This is a 4/2.5 SFR in Horizon City...
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Hello all. I am a new real estate investor and I have just completed a renovation on my first property. It's just about time to refinance to find another property.
I have several questions.
1.)Who should I refinanc...
So I have developed this theory. I have had the discussion with only a handful of folks but was interested to see what the BP Nation thought. I have tough skin, so if you think I am crazy, just let me know, no big d...
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Market price corrections happen.
No one can time the exact top (or bottom) prices of the Real Estate market.
Although you can get a feel for when you think properties are getting too expense, and when you think they...
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Good evening BP members, I am a week away from my closing date on my first property! Broke free of the "analysis paralysis" syndrome!! I have a rookie question in terms of management. After ensuring I had done all my ...
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Good evening BP members,
I am a week away from my closing date on my first property! Broke free of the "analysis paralysis" syndrome!! I have a rookie question in terms of management. After ensuring I had done all m...
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I've heard that when it comes to financing that yachts can be looked at as a second home. Can you also do a cash out refi or get the equivalent to a Heloc on a yacht as well? Thanks for any help info👍🏻🫡.
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I am working on my first deal, I have a partner that I am working with. But, I am buying the property and selling under my name. Can I only pay taxes on my share of the profits ? Sorry if this a really basic answer th...