Jeff Thomas
Great investor opportunity, with a seller that won't budge
My girlfriend is a Real Estate agent, and her family friend is wanting to sell his property for what he is convinced is market value at $400k. He currently owes about $40k left on the mortgage. The property itself is ...
Geritt Shipley
Dealing with Rats
Hello, I've got a single family home in Portland, OR and the tenants began hearing rats in the attic about a month ago. Since then I have located the area where they entered and sealed it off, however I'm having troub...
Kyer Robinson
Getting your spouse involved
I am very Interested in Real estate investing, and already own one rental property. My problem however is that my wife and I are not on the same page when it comes to real estate investing. She thinks that it is a v...
Rogelio Jovial
Doubt about refinancing a mortgage
Hypothetical scenario: A person is paying $1744 per month and his balance is $193295. What income should he have to refinance the mortgage? He has a couple of car loans and credit cards. What should also be taken into...
Mike Schorah
How likely is it that a bank will still do a loan mod if a judgement is filed?
Started working with property owners who are 60-90 days from auction. Most seem thoroughly convinced that the bank is going to come to their rescue and strike a deal.I understand the denial that’s going on, but how li...
Franklin Lee
The days of 100% commercial loans are over
My parents, who own 6 rental townhouses, have never had a 100% commercial loan. They always put 20% down on a house and let it ride from there. Their credit score is very good...about 805 and have tried to get 100% fi...
Mike H. Jones
Buying a home that is not on the market
Hello all,I am new to the forum, but I have always used to site to gain general real estate info.I have a question, but first let me give you some background info for the sake of receiving any other advice that the fo...
Xavian Rimmer
Creative Financing or Owner Financing
What’s the difference between the two ?
How can I convince the seller I can control his/her property and help find the tenants for the property and get cash flow ?
Orlando Osuna
Real estate attorney for missed rents and damages
After my catastrophic experience with Freedom Real Estate Group(they didn't take care of this either obviously) in Dayton OH, I need help finding an attorney who can help me try to recover missed rents and damages to ...
Manav Wadhwa
Mortgage for second home and any tax implications
Hello,I currently own a home that I live in and is my primary residence. I have found a (rental) property that I plan to buy in another city.My question is can I get mortgage on that property as my primary residence (...