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Need some help from the community. I'm meeting with a broker to walk an off-market apartment complex here in Cincinnati. The property is in a downward spiral, so I think this could be a fantastic deal with great value...
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I'm kind of out of the loop on the REO scene since I bought my two properties in January and haven't made any offers since.
I've been told recently by someone that there are bidding wars on Fannie Mae properties now...
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Hi all,I'm currently in bay area, looking into out of state rental investments. I'm a total newbie at it.Want to understand best possible route to take in this field.1. What are the top states/cities that are hot righ...
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Hi I’m looking to buy my first time short term rental. I live in Massachusetts I’m open to any and all areas was wondering if any one could share some info or places you have had success in.Thank you
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Hi Folks,I've heard investing in the inner city and low income/high crime areas is horrible, but I'm here to ask either how you've made it work to be successful, or exactly what kind of nightmare you've had?I've been ...
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Real estate is a good enough investment as is - why tell people fairy tales?First off, I am talking about pure passive investing. If people want to get into the real estate BUSINESS, and do all the labor that is in...
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Fannie Mae is increasing the DTI to 50% starting July 29th. America's largest mortgage lender is making it easier to buy their first home.
In the last housing bubble, just about anyone with a pulse was approved for ...
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First of all, feel free to make any and all comments you wish; there's no need to sugarcoat anything. I appreciate almost any feedback where the poster makes a sincere attempt to share their opinion, regardless of wha...
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So, we had another thread going for a couple of weeks here. And this is not yet a success story, since a lot of work needs to be done to make it a success. But, today, @Sam Grooms and I closed on this 98-unit in Phoen...
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