Lance Tokuda
Realty Shares - shutting down
Hello, this is an update on Realty Shares in case you were curious about the service. They just announced that they are shutting down new deals and using remaining funds to service existing investments. I invested i...
Blake Williams
Thoughts on college students as tenants?
Hello everyone, as some of you may know at this point I'm in the process of seeking out my first deal. Like other newcomers I plan to owner occupy a multi using the fha program.I've recently decided that I'm willing ...
David F.
How can a Newbie structure a deal with a seasoned investor
Hi there!I'm new at REI and I have a broker who would partner with me, but himself is overextended financially. How would I structure a deal/partnership so I can get the learning experience while he has an incentive t...
Jason Merchey
Vetting a Hard Money Lender - General Principles
I was looking into Specialty Lending Group, out of Greenbelt, MD. They are a hard money lender, investing in projects in Washington DC. Jeff Levin is the principal.I was thinking of investing with them, as they solici...
Account Closed
Where do I find a professional to help me purchase a home subject to existing financing?
New lending standards and a weak job market have made it difficult for someone in-between jobs, but solvent and with excellent credit, to own a home.I am considering purchasing a primary residence subject to the exist...
Erik D.
Working with a Subsidy Program (Not Section 8)
Does anyone have experience working with a subsidy program?I ask because I recently got an e-mail from a "case manager" of a subsidy program."Our program is called Rapid Rehousing for Families. Basically, we work wit...
Henley H.
Does Employee occupant need to sign lease?
We have a company that would like to rent our property on behalf of an employee who will occupy it. The company representative will be financially responsible and the company name will be on the lease that is signed ...
Lucero Sanchez
Glass shower door or Epoxy the garage??
Ok we are now debating since we are running really close to our budget and due date to place house for sale, we don't know if we should install a glass shower door to show off the new tile shower that coat is $1100 or...
Jack McGeehan
HOA - Virginia Eastern Shore, Deed in-lieu of Foreclosure Transfer
At the end of 2009/start of 2010, MLG Communities of Wisconsin quietly transferred $75+MM in properties to the M&I Bank of Wisconsin. Included were 3 developments in Accomack County on Virginia's Eastern Shore. ...
Mindy Jensen
New Build on former Iron Foundry. What Questions do I ask?
OK, not me but a friend is buying a new build that is being built on a former Iron Foundry site.
My environmental engineer friend said to ask for the Closure Report and get a copy of the Clean Closure Letter.
Any ot...