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Hello,
I am new to this forum and I sure have a lot of reading to do. I have decided that real estate investing is going to be the tool I use to gain financial freedom. I have already enrolled in an online REI cour...
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I have a friend that asked me this question. He said if I buy a ready to move in home to lease to own to a good family at 20% below market/appraisal value. Could I find a private lender willing to work with me or do I...
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Hi, I'm a new landlord and wanted to see what others do when it comes to the holidays with their tenants.
I have two young men that rent from me, this February will be 1 year. They have never been late and never m...
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I just bought my first foreclosure property in VA. I have the advantage of knowing the original owner and all the drama. The owner had a handshake deal with the current squatter. This house neighbors my mother's house...
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A seller who is looking to move past his MF property currently does not have insurance on it (How? I have no idea). Was curious if anyone had experienced this, and if any additional processes need to be considered if ...
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I'm about to start a 'rehab to rent' project and I'm conflicted on what color cabinets. I'm leaning towards white. Is this a bad move? What are you landlords using? I looked at few threads but didn't really see a...
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What are the pros and cons of renting in Section 8 housing? Has anyone found success down this road?
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Hi all,I am looking into several multi-unit properties in upstate New York in the university areas. The financials look very positive with the college students needing housing. Anything I should be aware of as an ou...
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Hey BP,I have an interesting question today because I'm on the tenant side right now. Does anyone know what the South Dakota statute is to break a lease early if there is nothing in the contract? Long story short I r...
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Hi everyone, I am currently looking for a loan either 30 year fixed or arm loans with good rate. I live in the Bay Area and am looking into purchase an investment property in Southern California or out of states. Do y...