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I’ve seen in posts and in books advice to newbie investors to find cheap properties in low income areas, but to stay away from properties “in a war zoneâ€. But these posts and books never quantify what the diffe...
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Hello all!I've already learned a valuable lesson in investing in small mutlfiamilies - including what happens to the security deposits in the initial offer.We close on a duplex next week and I was under the impression...
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I must admit, I was forewarned not to waste my time trying to bring an attorney who was not already REI friendly up to date with the process of wholesaling. However after spending up about ten minutes of a local R...
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I came across this agreement that basically states you, the buyer, agrees to purchase from the seller their personal property. I thought that this might be a good way for homeowners to make some money from investors w...
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Can you manage properties held by your self-directed IRA? Assuming you do none of the hands on work? Same question for managing the rehab.
What if your SD IRA owns part of the property but you provide property man...
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I have examined many leases and I have never seen an expressed complete clause whereby the tenant damages the property and the landlord receives compensation immediately. I do not want to wait till they vacate and ha...
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So I am a 27 year old single dad looking to begin my lifelong journey of my passion I've always thought about going forth with it but now is the time I would like any help or advice as to where to begin I have strong ...
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I'm new-ish to REI, with one single family home purchased last spring so far. That has gone very well, and we are looking at stepping up the game to a Multi Family. The one I have my eye on is 6 units (two triplexes n...
Hi Everyone -I've been calculating ARV for quite some time and wanted to get the community's perspective on it. Specifically:If you don't find true comps (similar house with similar beds, bath, SF etc. etc.) do you st...
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Hi All- I am looking for some advice on a tenant issue I encountered this weekend. A little background first. I own 4 rental properties in a college town and rent to the students who attend the University. I have yet ...