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My deal analysis process continues. Having great fun and learning a lot along the way.With that said:Investment property in the area that I am focusing on is overvalued. Because of this I would like to be able to appr...
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When it comes to financing investment real estate, a major component is lender options and my best suggestion is research and education.
I entered the mortgage business in 2004, and almost twenty years to the month,...
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OK,
How do you find a good Realtor?
1. Trial and error
2. Call
3. ???
I have ran through several Realtors and man is it hard to find one that isn't an idiot. Possibly it is my fault (patience, explaining what...
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Some quick background: I contacted a man headed to foreclosure back in April 2020. It was a nice SFH, probably worth $300k. He met me and showed me the inside, nothing wrong with it. His wife passed away in the hou...
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Man... If only I knew what I knew now when I was active duty, my life would be a lot different right now. But at the end of the day, you don't know what you don't know! Here's the fact: Active Duty Service Members hav...
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Hopefully this is the right topic area for my question. If not, please let me know where I should ask the following:
I've come across some real eye sores of buildings during my travels around the Unites States. Many ...
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An elderly member of my immediate family had their primary residence hit with mold and other issues due to a leaky water pipe while out-of-residence. Insurance will cover some, but not all of the cost. After mold re...
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Hi, Everyone:I am really tired of the carpet flooring in the rental property - it has to be replaced every a few years. Have you used other cost-effective flooring materials that are durable and last for 10+ years so ...
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A non-profit organization that donates to projects with the goal of building net worth for individuals, investors, and corporations is taking an unconventional and philanthropic approach. This model suggests a commitm...
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Today I want to talk about a great lesson that I learned as I had more experience under my belt.It is the power of not having a wholesale every property that comes through my funnel.When I got started in this business...