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My Strategy is Buy and Hold a Duplex in which I plan to live in one and rent the other (if I can afford it); and my niche is an area within 50 miles from O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, IL. It took me months be...
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Hello,We are buying our first duplex. After the inspection about to ask for a price reduction. Since this is our first time I was wondering on opinions of others on how much to ask and how to include the cost of labor...
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Location: 619 W Howard St, Muncie, INOriginally listed for $50,000, offer accepted by bank for $20,000 (cash)8 Units (2 2BD/1BA, 5 1BD/1BA, 1 Studio)4470sqft on a 7772sqft lot.Taxes $1646 per year.Assessed at $82,300,...
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Hello, I am looking to start my real estate journey, and am estimating I will have all my "ducks in a row" within 8 months to a year from now. That being said my goal is to take advantage of an fha loan (and 203k if a...
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There were some old threads, so I'm starting a new one. Any have any experience investing in the Norada notes?
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Hi Guys,I am currently at the beginning stages of studying real-estate investing and I am looking for any feedback to help me asses my level "readiness" to start executing on my first deal. Any advice or resources are...
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My wife and I have been able to do complete rehabs for under 12k per door. The key to our success is to not view the property as our own home . We do not go above and beyond and keep expenses to the minimum. We buy e...