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Hello everyone!
I really have a big passion to become a real estate investor and that is my true plan but I don’t have any experience or enough knowledge in the area except the informations that I got from the books ...
I just bought a house that I’m planning on renting out but it has a few things I need/want to fix up. If I buy things like doors, wood, rocks and paint can I claim that on my taxes? Also my property is about 2 hours a...
Hello all,I was wondering if anyone could point me to a good write up on the steps to take once your offer on an REO has been accepted. This is my first time and I am trying to be as careful as possible. Where could I...
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I have been looking at property packages for the first time and I have no idea where to start. Where do I look and how do I verify the information is true. I am not really sure what to look for and have no clue of red...
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One thing I realized is to always check with the listing agent before scheduling a showing. I now check to see if there are offers pending and if they are still accepting offers. Also, to assist investors that are g...
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Anyone ever start rehab prior to closing? I'm looking to do this on a HUD home I'm buying and I'd like to hear anyone's experience with doing so.
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http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/07/22/thinking-...I did rent to this guy. About 3 years ago. I ended up suing him in court, won a judgment against him for $7,500, but you can imagine my success in collecting.Yes ...
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Hi Everyone,
I have a rental unit obtain thru inheritance here in Southern California with a "zillow" estimated value of 500k. The home is fully paid off and has been a rental unit for the family member we inherited ...
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I keep hearing an average of 7 days or less on podcasts, but when I search online, multiple sites state 30 days or less and I also looked at my city law and they consider short term as 30 days or less. So what really ...
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I am about to cash purchase a property , the seller has added a paragraph saying he/she is intending to do 1031 exchange and that I know it and I will cooperate with it.
Since this is first time I am facing this , I...