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I am based out of Wisconsin and have recently started to invest into realestate. Seeing as how I have background in construction, I obtained my pre-dwelling contractor license and am looking to get fully licensed in a...
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If you had 600k to start in rental property investing, what kind of home would you go for? I will have that much available to me in one year.
To give some more info, I live in San Diego where you can find a 1,000-sq...
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Did anyone ever bought a multifamily in southern California as their first investment?
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Hello BP, I am new to this site and I see that a lot of people are eager to get started with buying properties for all kinds of reasons. There seems to be a lot of interest in Tampa for rentals. I consider Tampa to be...
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So long question short, my rental property averages about $150 a month cash flow after regular maintenance expenses and minor repairs. But for a capex expense, my next one being a bath tub replacement or replacing the...
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I'm sure there are a few posts for this floating around, but I wanted to bring it up again and open up some ideas.
How do YOU get the banks to accept your offer, either short sale or REO?
My first (and only, to da...
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I know the title is awesome. I would like to hear from all of you, the professionals! Though I am a newbie, please don't assume that I haven't done my due dilligence. I have been studying real estate for a few years. ...