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Hello,i started in 2016 in REI in Houston while holding my full time job. I did four flips two of them where from wholeseller (I am still holding one of them two years later because it would not nsell even at loss) , ...
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I'm closing on a flip here in Houston, Tx next week. I ran a CMA on the property and got an average sells price of $290k. $280k is what I ran my numbers off of to be safe. The appraiser went to appraise the property t...
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I was asked a question in another thread and when I started to answer the question, I realized it was a topic that was quite deep and may be good for a separate discussion.... Originally posted by @Bryan K.:
@Marcia ...
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I am new to real estate investing but am meeting with a lender for the first time Friday about taking out a loan to buy my second investment property. Should I wear a suit to this meeting or is it ok to dress a littl...
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Hi Everyone!My name is JerriLynn and I am looking to get involved with REI. Question is with SO many strategies out there, how do you determine which is right for you without having to experience the failures or succe...
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I'm getting ready to jump into the foreclosure market. I've got a couple questions before taking the plunge. I've gone to a few to see how they work, so I'm comfortable there, and I've spoken with my attorney regard...
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say if a multi needs to be rehabbed in order for it to be livable. Say it needs 60-80k in work. Say the asking price is 375,000.00. Do you apply the 50% rule to the 375k? Or the purchase price plus the rehab?
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Gentrification: the buying and renovation of houses and stores in deteriorated urban neighborhoods by upper- or middle-income families or individuals, thus improving property values but often displacing low-income fa...
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Hello,
I am interested in Apartment building investing however I am 52 yo and have a Full time job in healthcare, I have access to capital via a HELOC and was contemplating investing in a couple syndication deals....
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Many real estate syndicators are concerned about their ability to raise equity for deals during the darkness we are faced today with the ultimate definition of a black swan event. Coronavirus has hit the US and world ...