Cenddie Alaban
Our family friend has $150,000 in cash but cannot buy a house.
I was stunned when our family friend told me that she would contribute $100 K in cash towards my purchase of a $250,000 Duplex at Tinley Park, Il. I already made an offer on this Duplex and waiting for the Seller's ba...
Julian L.
Los Angeles: Where do I buy?
For those of you who are familiar with the LA area, I'm trying to buy my first place at 31 years young. I work in Santa Monica, currently live in Venice and rent for $1495/month.I'm not even close to buying anything i...
Brian Zitzow
Realtor shocked I want to offer 100k less than asking price.
So I just got off the phone with my realtor. I want to write an offer for 245k on a duplex that is in probate and asking 350k. He was shocked. He said he "knows it is worth at least 320k". It's tax assessed at 315k in...
William S.
How to grow when rental costs $60k each time
I’m in a market where I can buy a fixer for $85k or so but needs anywhere from $35k-$50k in rehab. Basically I’m all in for $60k...$60k = $450/m cash flow (Mortgage, Taxes, Insurance, PM) * I know there’s maintenance ...
David B.
What would YOU do with my 500k?
Hi all - So this is a post that is essentially meant to generate thoughtful discussion about how I should start investing in real estate with the wealth I’ve been fortunate to generate. I have enough capital to do som...
Mary Ainsworth
How to pick a strategy: house hack or long distance?
Hi!I'm looking for other people's thoughts on what they think would be a better ROI for me. Background:- 22 years old- living in San Diego (CA)- have $53,000 in savings Option 1: House hack, buy a 3-bedroom condo, ren...
Huso Akaratovic
Auction Purchase...Evil Tenants= HELP!!
Greetings, I purchased a property sight unseen at the court house Auction in Virginia. I went to introduce myself and discovered that the people living there are not the owners. According to the information they gave ...
Stephen Weber
Will direct mail find motivated sellers
I live in Denver and want to invest in my first property within a 30 minute drive. One problem I’m having is my ability to find motivated sellers in this metro area.
I’ve heard that every market has deals bec...
Liz Boer
First Rental Property Purchase San Diego or Out of State
Hey BP, currently residing in San Diego, Ca. Evaluating investing in multifamily & single-family homes in San Diego, however, from podcasts and seminars I have started attending, many investors mention San Diego i...
Ryan Watson
newbie self directed question
I recently found out about being able to open up a self directed IRA for investing in real estate. What i am eager to know are the stipulations? Can it be my primary residence or do I have to do something else with...