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Hi everyone, I'm an investor primarily focused on the Capital District, with a concentration in Troy, NY. But I go as far west as Buffalo, as far south as Hudson, NY, and as far north as Mechanicville, NY.My primary b...
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Just received a newsletter from my estate planning firm with the following info. First time I hear of this. If true, this has substantial impact on how we work with our IRAs and something to consider when nudging...
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"New technologies are making it easier for small-time investors to become out-of-state landlords.
Data services help would-be landlords pick neighborhoods with precision, feeding them detailed reports on sales prices...
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I have a general understanding of the foreclosure process in Fulton County but, never having done it before, I have a few basic questions:1) I know what's being auctioned and the date - but how do I find out the time ...
Here is a big pro tip:
Stop buying on the MLS. It’s too expensive! There is a process called “Subject To” and a similar process called “Seller Financing” that gives 1% or more monthly income.
There are other ways ca...
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Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with USProbateLeads.com
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Has anyone successfully purchased a home that is scheduled to go to foreclosure auction from the bank prior to the auction? I recently came across a property that I am interested in but it has another 2 months before...
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Is there anyway to contact the bank to buy foreclosures before they hit the market? The reason I ask, I found 4 foreclosures today driving around after work, plus a bunch of others I have found. Thanks
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I’m looking at several properties in Jersey City - more towards the Greenville area but also considering Bayonne as well. I’m wondering how I can figure out what my future property taxes may be?I’m seeing places in th...
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Glassdoor recently published its recovery index across 300+ cities, taking into account the local unemployment rate, level of job growth, and the change in wage rate. I thought the data would be interesting for both c...