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So I have a rental property that has about 150k in equity, rather then cash out refi can I use this as collateral to fund a purchase and rehab of a mixed use building to grow my retail business (10 years old with prov...
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I have been living in Katy for 15 years and seen the place grow out of proportion. Now When I look at zip codes 77494 & 77450, I see the rental market is very strong , to all the landlords in the area , are you se...
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I know of a very nice property in my area that is owned by someone who apparently has no motivation to sell, and yet this house sits vacant and abandoned, and is being assessed fees for maintenance by the City. It's b...
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Hey there!Looking for some advice. I currently own two duplexes and am actively looking to purchase my next one. I have saved up enough to put 20% down.Unfortunately, I am now finding it difficult to find one that h...
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The most recent podcast with @Dawn A. made me wonder what cities in the
US are good for people who want inexpensive rentals that provide good cash flow. Dawn mentioned Milwaukee. I've invested in Omaha. I've...
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I noticed that we have an elevated humidity level in the basement (70% on a relatively non-humid day). I don't see any cracks or gaps. I wonder if the dehumidifier is the way to go.
Thanks
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Very long story short. A good friend of mine bought a home in Alaska but then moved to Florida and rented to a guy he did not research. This guy has been living in his home for over a year, has not paid rent, and cla...
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Hello,
So I've been researching about real estate investing for months now and as I'm setting out to start investing, I have came across a pretty big obstacle. I recently became self employed through my work (about 3...
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2500 to spend how can I maximize in a crowded REI market?
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tenant called and asked if they could steam clean the carpets. I told them I had them cleaned before they moved in and asked why they wanted to? They went ahead and had them cleaned. Now they say because they were st...