Hello,So about four years ago a family member (mistake #1) wanted to buy a house and due to various reasons couldn't at that time. I made a deal that they would rent from me at about cost (including principle payments...
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I found a Bank of America REO that is well below market value and want to put in a offer on it. Long story short BoA is requiring that they per-approve before my offer can be accepted. Does anyone have any idea why th...
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Is this a thing? Can it be a thing? We have several older single family homes (built 1900-1930). In the past we had a group of college girls living in one of these houses & they destroyed the plumbing flushing tam...
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So, I have heard of being able to move monies that are in Retirement Accounts/Roth IRAs in to Self-Directed accounts in order to use those said monies to invest in rea...
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As the commercial real estate sector faces significant challenges as mounting defaults, rising delinquencies, and shifting demand reshape the landscape. So how are banks, lenders, and investors navigating the turbulen...
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I have been using Airbnb at my property to bring in extra cashflow and have been very successful. I am looking for a house where I can live with reduced rent or no rent, and AIRBNB the rooms for you! I will manage the...
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I am interested in a Tax Sale coming up soon, for a specific property. I know there is a Deed of Trust, and existing mortgage on the Property.1. If I were to successfully purchase the property via the tax sale, what ...
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Good afternoon everyone!My tenants just moved out. I will need to remove the carpet and replace it with something durable and cost effective. What is the best alternative flooring that you would recommend? Thanks in a...
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Hi all,We will be purchasing our first duplex in a couple weeks and I need to know how you handle little stuff that have entered my mind. I know they say don't sweat the small stuff... so here we go.I know this may s...
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Hi everyone!I recently purchased a rental property in the Tampa Bay area.The house did not come with any light fixtures. I was wondering if I should replace the lights with light fixtures or with ceiling fans (that ha...