Patrick Durham
Refinancing Land Contract
Last year I started working on purchasing a house that had been vacant for 15 years. The owners passed and it was part of an estate. Due to the condition of the house and some back taxes I had to purchase it with a ...
Samuel Maddox
My thoughts on seller financing
All right people, I was asked by someone if seller financing is a good thing when dealing with Multi-family units and have I done any. Well, of course I have, and yes it is a great thing! When your starting off inv...
Aaron Davis
service dog and weight restrictions
So we have a clear pet policy that states a 30lb restriction. Tenants moved in with puppy (turns out to be part rottweiler). Now they tell me that they've registered the dog as a service dog, shown me papers, doctors ...
Tyson Scheutze
The State of the Industry From an Expert's Perspective
In this week’s blog, I am turning it over to Auben Columbia’s Market Sales Manager, Chris deTreville, and his thoughts on what a 20-year scatter site residential rental professional thinks about new construction renta...
Adam Amero
Proper Wholesaling and Investing
I've read several posts and people seem to say that most wholesalers don't have two nickles to rub together, and don't know what they're doing, but their are some who do know what they're doing and can be very benefic...
Angel P.
How have foreclosure laws changed in the last 8 yrs
I've been out of the game for nearly 8 years and would like to know what has changed in terms of buying pre-foreclosures in California. Specifically subject to and short sales.Both from a legal prospective as well as ...
Roger R.
Dealing with a game playing buyer
What does everyone think? I have a buyer in talks with me about purchasing my place in nyc. The buyer is a one of the larger landlords in Manhattan. I found the buyer on my own and they started in a rush. Now all ...
David de Luna
My Property: Seller Finance it Instead of Renting it?
One of my properties is nearly done with rehab. I was going to rent it instead of flipping this one. I was approached with the option to seller finance it. I'd get something like 10% down and sort of make up the rest ...
Thomas J Mele
What bank will allow me to use a HELOC as a down payment?
I’m trying to find a lender that will allow me to use the HELOC on my primary as a down payment for a new investment. Also, would a 203k loan be an option if I’m using credit to obtain the property?
Karla Parraga
First Time Home Buyers Grants in NYC... Investor Friendly?
Hello everyone,I live in one of the most expensive areas of the US, NYC. I am planning on buying a house in the Bronx and as you know: IT IS EXPENSIVE! The good news (maybe) is that NYC has many programs that allocate...