hi there,I'm about to get my first property under contract using owner financing by 10% down and all payments going towards principal for 20 years! My question is the previous owner still has the first lien on the hou...

For Mortgages, including Primary Residence and Rentals, Do you choose 10, 15, 20, or 30 year terms and why? We tend to go fewer years, with the mind to pay down principal faster and so far all are buy and hold, with ...

I’m so new to real estate and would love some encouraging stories and ANY advice for starting out!

Scheduling a showing today, I read in the listing notes: "You're being recorded." With listening devices, security devices and cameras present in many homes these days, it's getting more and more common for sellers to...

I took my family to Park City for a ski trip this year shortly after I read Rich Dad, Poor Dad. The condo we stayed in was great. It seemed very well managed. I have been thinking about buying a rental property the...

Hello, I was looking to get some advice on property management software as a landlord. I came across an ad for a program called doorloop on FB that says you can collect rent, request maintenance , list your property, ...

Tenant called last night.  Kitchen wall cabinet fell when wife was opening it.  I went over there, and two, two-door cabinets were in the floor with a pile of broken stoneware, ceramic mugs, and glasses.  Tenant (the ...

Hey All,I recently purchased a duplex that I am house hacking in Austin, TX. So far, it's been a good decision in that I've been able to learn landlord basics, how to do a cosmetic rehab, and live extremely cheaply. W...

I’m thinking about house hacking for the first time with an FHA loan 3.5% down.There’s a duplex that someone is selling me off market at $220k in a very good area in Tampa, FL (West Tampa is the area). 2/1 each unit a...

Just saw this story here: http://bit.ly/2d6Px2RThe gist of it is that beginning tomorrow Saturday 9/24/16 lenders will now consider a mortgage applicant's payment history over 30 months to determine their credit worth...