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Just acquired a property in a small North Texas very rural town. No building inspections or permits exist out there. The previous homeowner enclosed the back porch and was using it as a 3rd bedroom. By doing this the ...
Yes, it’s possible to retire early, even if you’re just now diving into the FIRE movement. Early retirement could be within reach whether you’re in your twenties, thirties, forties, or fifties. Imagine having complete...
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What’s your process of getting your numbers on repair estimates? Do I need a contractor to do a walkthrough on my first wholesale deal?
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Hi! What are your thoughts on this: New rules for No-Down and Low-ratio Canadian Mortgages https://www.butlermortgage.ca/uncategorized/new-rules-for-no-down-and-low-ratio-canadian-mortgages/ I think its gonna be diffi...
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Looks like a double whammy with mortgage rates jumping up a lot. Pool of buyers about to be drastically reduced with all given factors. Cash buyers are going to do outstanding.
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This is purely theoretical but I want to know how banks check to see if someone is living in a property. I know that the down payment can be drastically lower and the rates are often better if you live in a property. ...
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Just ran across this pdf, it's about building a facebook business page from one of the local rei gurus in Michigan. Enjoy
http://www.iug.net/docs/facebook.pdf
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The tech says the compressor is gone bad , unit is too old and says it needs entire unit replaced a AWUF Airhandler and GSZ13 heat pump, Looking for some quality HVAC tech references that could help me diagnose the pr...
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Hi everyone, throughout my research I consistently come across those who preach the 50% rule. Does this rule hold true for multifamily homes in Chicago or is this ultraconservative due to the high rents? When I have f...
Greetings all! I am in the process of closing my first REI deal: a SMF 4-unit property in Little Village, Chicago. I would love to connect with others who are interested/invest/live/work/manage properties in this area...