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So here the time has come to make a move and start investing in real estate. Myself, the wife, and my realtor have been on the hunt and found a duplex that is in our budget and would definitely create cash flow. In th...
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I'm remodeling a couple of older houses in the same neighborhood with the intention of cash-out refinancing them in the upcoming weeks. They're both the exact same type and layout of house, however one had the existin...
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There are a lot of properties in my area that are fairly old, especially multifamily properties. I wanted to create a checklist of potential major problems to look out for when considering older properties (pre-1960 b...
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Hi, I am new to this site and am loving what I have seen so far!
My background is that I run a remodeling company and have always been interested in the real estate market in flipping "junky" homes. Since the marke...
Torn between selling or renting a townhome in Seattle. If I sell, would be about a 100k profit. Renting would bring $400-$500/month more than the mortgage (not including rental expenses). This home has been my prim...
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Many people are waiting on the sideline, letting their capital ride where it is. The consequences of this inaction depend on where the money is parked. One of the big factors is inflation.
What is the impact if you l...
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I'm wondering if I can get some help on navigating a bed bug issue in Colorado. Bed bugs are something completely new to me. I also have a question about vinyl flooring going over hardwoods (what!?!?).I purchased a du...
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I wanted to share a story with all of you that I'm sure you can relate to in one way or another. This will be more a blog type post and I'm posting it here simply because traffic is higher here.
What I'd like to do ...
This is very simple, in which countries you're investing and why?
I travel a lot, and have relatives in more than 10 countries so it will be interesting to know your opinions.