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Hello!If I purchase a home via seller financing will that effect my income to debt ratio when a bank goes to qualify me for another mortgage? My thought is that it might be advantageous to go the seller financing r...
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I am planning to attend my local DFW meetup for the first time on Saturday. It is a breakfast and training on owner financing. Have any of you ever attended this meetup group? I am not sure what to expect...http://www...
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Im turning my existing home into a rental (closing on another home in Feb). I have a pretty good handle on what I should charge for rent, but some extra feedback would be great.My neighborhood seems to be in fairly hi...
Kwikset SmartKeys Vs. Regular LocksAs a locksmith I have used and repaired Kwikset SmartKey locks. Occasionally folks ask me which type of lock I recommend, SmartKey locks or "regular" locks. My honest answer is that...
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One thing that has always made me generally distrustful of gurus is the question of what motivates anyone to become a guru in the first place. If the methods and techniques taught are are so great, why waste time teac...
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I was thinking about the assumption that the cap rate will expand by 20 basis points in a 5 year period in a syndication I’m considering. From 4.5% at acquisition to 5.5% upon predicted exit. I was asking myself if it...
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RUN!!It has been a while since I have been active on this forum- and the main reason is SECTION EIGHT!Let me explain. I have 17 units of mostly affordable housing for moderate to lower costs renters which I turned ov...
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- Permitting. Permitting. Permitting.
One of the reasons I moved to the Oregon Coast from southern California in 2018 was due to the notable difference in the barrier to investment entry and the non existence of sho...
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Seriously, since joining this community and reading these forums for the last 2-3 days, I don't believe I've seen a group of more enthusiastic, motivational, inspirational group of people in my life!! The only thing ...