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I'm curious to hear people's choices and reasons for using and/or reasons for not using any of the numerous self-directed IRA custodians out there.
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So, I am new to commercial investing as a whole . I have been doing a ton of reading and learning , But I still have an unanswered question, How do I get started in wholesaling ? How do I reach out to apartment owners...
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Hello everyone! I'm based overseas.... is it possible to buy and manage rental properties from abroad? I am thinking that if people can do it across the U.S. while living in different states, it must be possible from ...
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So I have found a property, in a decent middle class neighborhood, the details are as follows:
[list]Property Price: $140,000 (asking price, can negotiate down but for analysis purposes keeping it here)
# of Units: ...
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So I just got off the phone with a prominent broker in the Orlando market. She mentioned that there is a lack of SFH inventory right now because the banks are holding back on foreclosures. She also mentioned that wh...
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My wife and I are interested in purchasing rental properties on a buy-and-hold basis when we settle down in Northern California in about 9-10 years. She is currently a medical student and obligated to serve 8 years in...
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I'm screening for my first rental tenant. Would you ever consider renting to someone based on them paying 4 month chunks at a time, this to be paid fully by their student loan distribution and not working income. This...
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This is my first investment property and I'm working on getting my first tenant!I'm trying to develop a fair and efficient tenant screening process, but I'm a little worried if I'm dancing around any discrimination is...
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So I am back at it with these low purchase price condos.
This is for a 1br/1ba downstairs unit in a 110 unit complex.
Current owner bought property 6 months ago, rehabbed it and is flipping it (I talked...
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As everyone knows it costs a lot to turn a unit between residents. Therefore it is recommended you do everything possible to retain the better tenants. Do you have some specific items in place to retain these tenants?...