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Should a Real Estate Investor get a Real Estate License? How about a Mortgage Broker License? I could see the advantage of writing everything yourself and having access to the MLS. Does anyone know any cons?I've bee...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) other investment.
Purchase price: $8,000
Cash invested: $8,000
Sale price: $240,000
This opportunity involves a new build on a property in North Ma...
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I submitted a "low ball" offer for a foreclosure in California and received a response from the listing agent that said all offers must be submitted through propoffers.com.
I replied letting the listing agent know ...
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Sending out direct mail to absentee landlords - I decided at the last minute to include out of state as well as in-state. I'm getting more OOS than IS - how do you go about viewing the property just prior to signing ...
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I’m looking for advice on using a Hard Money lender. I understand the underwriting process is a bit different from bank financing where they prefer you have a property under-contract to move forward with qualifying. M...
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Hi Everyone,I am a new investor who would like some information on what companies investors use as the custodian for the self-directed IRA's. I am willing to research the companies myself. So if you can recommend a ...
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Response to a persons question. Versus a little info at a time, the following is all I know about security camera systems. Go over this with your security person. Tell them you don't want a "Camera" system, you want ...
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Hey everyone---Is it feasible to update the electrical in a house while tenants are living there and I'm not doing any other interior work? I have an offer on a property that is currently occupied, but the inspection...
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I am seeing a spike in prices over the past 5 years in about 7 different areas of Pittsburgh. I try to focus on those areas but sometimes I feel its too late. I want to get there before the hype. I am trying to hone m...
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I was wondering how investors are valuing property these days? I have a realtor send me listings of properties that I am looking to rehab, but I just don't have a great idea of what is a good deal or not - other than...