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My name is Colin and I’m from pa, I am brand new to investing in rental properties and I’m in need of some basic information on what the steps are to buy a property to rent out. I am fully committed to the idea and I ...
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When using an FHA loan to buy an SFH that requires owner occupies the rental for the first year, does anyone know if you can instead rent to an immediate family member for the first year?
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What kind of facts/information do you use when asking for private money?
What do you tell them about the tax benefits of this type of realestate investing? How does it affect them directly?
Other financial benefit...
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What kind of facts/information do you use when asking for private money?
What do you tell them about the tax benefits of this type of realestate investing? How does it affect them directly?
Other financial benefit...
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Question: With a 1031 exchange; are you committed to the 1031 exchange after you sign a P&S on your relinquishing property OR after you close on that property?
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flipandfastloans.com does not have any complaints, but what they offer seems a little agressive right now. They are based in Virgina Beach VA. Just wonder if any one has used them??
Scott
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Detroit.
Purchase price: $54,000
Cash invested: $76,000
Sale price: $170,000
This was our first flip. It was a lot of work, b...
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I am looking to start a mastermind group for investors in the Springfield, MO area. If you are serious about growing your investing career in 2015 and would be committed to participating with a small like minded group...
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I have about 5000 sitting in a money market account with a .80% rate building up every month. I have another 3000 in a certificate 12 month commitment with a 3.34% rate building up every month. I can start another cer...
New to this wholesale real estate any advice would be highly considered