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Hello everyone I perused the BP community in the forums section to determine if gold as hard assets (with the ability for liquidation) would have application as collateral for doing a real estate deal. I am a collecto...
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This summer the BC housing market seemed crazier then it's ever been. Since the active housing market resulted in ballooning prices should BC be prepared for a market correction in the coming months or years?
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Last week I closed on a two family house that I purchased directly from the owner, she gave me a good deal with the condition that she would stay in the first floor apartment and pay a reduce rent. The issue is with ...
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I read a thread this morning on cheapest market. It made me wonder if that really mattered? Is it that important? Is it the most important thing in buying properties?
Each investor can answer that last question fo...
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I'm adding a pool to a property. It is a triplex in Palm Springs that we are either going to flip or hold and rent. My partner and I have been trying to decide whether we should go with plaster or pebble tech. I know...
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Chinese investing in GermanyAccording to China’s Commerce Ministry, Chinese direct investment into Germany amounted to USD 210 million in Q1, which is a year on year increase of 246 percent. Chinese have mostly been i...
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Greetings, Long story short I'm currently renting an apartment, but I'm looking for a property to move into, but to also rent out in 1 year, and continue to build my real estate business. I am familiar with 203K loans...
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Here in Michigan, I've ran into an issue of a 2 unit that has been functioning as a 3 unit for 19 years. It has separate meters. I bought this spring, and began renovating. When I went to rent, several neighbors calle...