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December 2021 Market Update for Austin, TX MSA
December 2021 statistics have been released for the Central Texas Housing market. There was an increase from the preceding month and a 30% increase from the preceding ye...
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My mother in law is interested in using the money in her IRA to invest in RE. She asked me about a self directed IRA.
Does anyone know someone who could help her with this?
Thanks :)
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When you perform a cash out refinance, does it have to be 75% LTV? Could it be 65%? 50%?If so would the lower amount also go with a lower interest rate?Thanks
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I am not sure if this is the right place to ask this question. If not, please let me know and I will move it to a proper place.I always have a concern over the current low interest rate. Take a 30yr fixed mortgage for...
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What would you do if you had 10 years and under $20,000 to build a Note Business that would net $5k to $10k a month?I am asking for myself, just so we are upfront with that. I also imagine that @Scott Carson will be m...
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What is the best way to structure rent credits on lease option deals? I understand that there may be dodd-frank issues there, but how does one create incentive for the Tenant/Buyer to where they are somehow chippin...
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As a note newbie, the entire process of going through non-performing tapes seems a bit overwhelming. I was wondering if anyone has advice on how they do their preliminary process in order to rule out some of the note...
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Was able to get our long term home in 2020 and now am watching the market to jump in on a 2nd property. I’ve wanted to (way before the covid craziness) get a property in one of my favorite vacation spots then rent out...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an upheaval in almost every industry, and that includes real estate. Many real estate investors are scrambling to determine whether their investments will be able to withstand the impa...
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Hello, I am currently in the Residential business, but thinking about going into Commercial for time being. It makes the most sense with the economies of scale. So, lets say I was able to locate a a decent retail or...