Shirley R.
Multi Family in Hartford - should I ???
Hi all,I am new here and somewhat new to real estate. I am in the home stretch (fingers crossed) of closing on 2 small multi family homes in Hartford. I'm also waiting on a short sale approval for a third one, and tha...
Jason Schmidt
pay off existing house or buy rental property first?
I am VERY green when it comes to real estate investing. I am a homeowner (have been for 3 years now) of a house that I paid 122k for. I have the mortgage down to $107k, and plan on paying as much as possible on it to ...
Julian F.
Managing risk in a 50/50 partnership deal
What do you think has more risk, carrying the 80% mortgage, or putting down the 20% cash?
Im doing a 50/50 partnership. 1 of us gets the loan, 1 of us ponies up the 20%.
Joshua Dorkin
Should People Buy or Rent in Overheated Bubble Markets?
The housing market has been crazy in Southern California and Los Angeles for a while now. Black Enterprise just came out today with an article stating that LA housing is still not that affordable.
What should peop...
Account Closed
Have any of you used Vacasa for short-term rentals?
Hi all!
I came across this company lately and apparently for some portion of the earnings, they take care of the legwork such as marketing, coordinating cleaning, etc. for the owner. I'm not sure I want to do this y...
Michael Wolffs
Reference check on NYC mortgage broker
I'm trying to get a mortgage on my triplex. I was referred to a mortgage broker in NYC, and I've been working with him. Before I get to the point no return, I wanted to see if anyone here knows him, and has worked w...
Diane Hagler
Does this look legit?
Hi, We've been looking for some hard money lenders and we have been approved by Britz AG Finance Co, Inc. I'm trying to find out if this is legit, the terms seem too good to be true. Has anyone ever used them before? ...
Dani Beit-Or
Looking For An Insurance Against Tenant Damages
Is anyone familiar with an insurance product that covers damages created by a tenant?
For example, if I need to evict my tenant and he trashes the house situation - i'm looking for such coverage.
Anyone?
Bethany Young
Is the high cash investment worth it for potential returns? New investor here
I'm looking to purchase a 100 year old triplex that needs a good 50K+ in repairs and updates (I'm still getting contractors out for more estimates and will be doing some of the work myself). Purchase price is $60K and...
Tanya Potter
Starting out and Investing nearby NYC--bad neighborhoods?
I'd love a little advice specific to my area. I'm researching areas around NYC to buy an investment property however as you all are aware, anywhere within the city limits in a decent neighborhood is $500k plus. Anywh...