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Hi All,I am looking to learn from your mistakes / shortcomings! Please respond with something you wish you knew when you started your REI adventures which caused you major headaches later.Thank you!
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My husband and I are looking into getting a loan for our first property. Our plan is to do a single family hybrid flip and then in 6 or so months refinance out then use it as a rental and then find a 4 unit to bu...
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What kind of banks finance apartment building investments (if any)? If any do, what's a good estimate for closing fees as a percentage of purchase price, and what's a typical interest rate?
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I had a owner contract me about doing a BPO, long story short I may buy his house, but it is very complicated.
He has a 1st loan with Citibank with $46,000 owing and $440 payments including taxes and insurance. He...
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I have an opportunity to purchase some acreage for just the back taxes. It's presently owned by 4 siblings, scattered all over the country. The property is local to me.
Here's the kicker ... the property is land-lo...
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Hey BP, new member here. I've been wanting to get into real estate investing, but need to find a roadmap so BP has been a revelation. My question is in the subject line - should I buy my first house or invest? Here...
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Hey guys, I have a question. I have done several deals already, but have never completed a wholesale deal. Well I have a deal under contract and I have a cash buyer. The deal is I am supposed to contact a title agency...
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Has anyone every bought a property with a bail bond lien? I found a property where the owner has a vacant house. I approached her about selling and she's very interested but my title research shows a Bail Bond Lien ...
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A few years back, I was involved with helping a land owner master plan a 30-acre parcel in Las Vegas just off the Strip, near the MGM Grand Hotel. The parcel was zoned for casino uses and also had potential for hote...
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Like the title says I'm just curious to see what you all are investing in other than real estate (if anything) for 2018. I have a few rental properties already, all doing well, but I am about to inherit some money and...