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Hello BP Community,I've been listening to podcasts, and reading all about rentals for the last 6 months. Now I had a quick question from all of my readings. What tells you a deal is worth your time? Looks like most of...
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We are looking at REO's and I'm thinking it might be better in our case to get a buyer's agent than work with the main listing agent in our area. We haven't got any recommendations for one yet.
My main concern is fin...
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All deals done in Southern California....over the past 21 months
Deal #1 got offer accepted at $100K for a duplex, wholesaled it for $107,000 to a cash buyer, netted $3500 +/-
Deal #2 got offer accepted...
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I'm getting into a negative cash-flow deal to "speculate" on appreciation and future cash flow, after we can finally rehab the building, and using another cash flow deal to support it. Anyone else doing this? Thoughts...