Still new in real estate, so want some advice on loan closing cost in TX. My current understanding is that 1% earnest money must be paid upon offer accepted. Then 3% of closing cost goes to loan agent. That is almo...
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Is there anything cheaper than paying 47c for every postcard I'm sending? I mean I could have had them directly send the cards out and saved a little but is it actually gonna cost me over 500 a month in stamps to send...
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Hey everyone! My rental units have poor insulation in a building I own and I’m trying to evaluate how to improve and the best way to do so.
I’ve heard that putting spray foam insulation is an option. My understanding...
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Hello! I'll be launching my first 2 STRs in in the next couple of months and would like to set myself up from the beginning to not be completely reliant on Airbnb. I understand listing on Airbnb is necessary, but thi...
Will the new jobs report finally prompt the Fed to cut rates, leading to you scoring a lower mortgage rate? With multifamily rents still falling, should we fear a nosediving rent trend in the near future? And why are ...
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Hello all,I'm looking to send out about 100 or less letters to owners of commercial property that I'm interested in and I am looking for a direct mail company. I'm located in Central Jersey and all mailing addresses a...
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Hello everyone...My name is Jason and I live in the northern New Jersey area and am wondering what everyone is doing to get motivated sellers. Are you using mailing lists, bandit signs, newspaper ads, etc...
Your hel...
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Hi there, we purchased an older farmhouse we're looking to rehab and reside in.We anticipate that renovations could be fairly costly, but are hoping they will improve the home value such that we can recover a sizable ...
I talks to some property manager but am kinda embarrass to ask how do they earn revenue from their own contractors (Don't know why i feel that way)?
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I have about $60k equity into my personal home. I'm interested in purchasing a duplex around $30-50k. I don't have much to put down as a down payment. Would it be wiser for me to take out a home equity loan on my pers...