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I have a question... How do I qualify when I am self employed? I have been working for years in the gig industry. My main income comes from amazon flex. In 2022 I generated 55K and this year is going in the same direc...
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Hello everyone,Looking to start investing in STR - vacation rental out state in Florida. Just want to get a little more knowledge on the STR in Cape Coral, any STR - regulations that are investor friendly? What areas ...
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Hi All,I live and rent in Santa Barbara right now, and looking to buy a house for about $875k-$925k, to own and occupy myself with my family for at least the next 3-5 years.I'm wondering if any investor would be willi...
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Hi guys, when obtaining a construction loan from a portfolio lender for new construction on an empty lot, I would think the cost approach to value would be the most appropriate for the appraisal. I was given an apprai...
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I would love to hear from anyone who has used Finance of America within the last few months.I know their reputation is terrible, you don’t have to tell me that, I’ve read about it.What I’m specifically looking for is ...
I am interested in knowing how to determine ARV. I don't seem to do a good job at it. I know there is Zillow, but the zestimate seems to come in too high. Also there seems to be foreclosure sales bringing the price...
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We are living during the Cambrian explosion of “push a button” products and services. Push a button, get a divorce. Push a button, get a ride, watch a movie, deliver groceries and alcohol. I personally don’t see the d...
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Browsed the turnkey-reviews.com website and it's pretty much all five star reviews.Of 110 reviews, there is only 1 one star review and 5 four star reviews. How much astroturfing is going on? Is there any way to tie ...
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I have worked as an acquisitions analyst for the last four years at a large REIT and then a private equity multi-family shop
I have acquired over 1 billion (with a B) in real estate spread across 22 deals in 5 states...
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Going to submit an offer on my first rental tomorrow with a friend of mine. Ask is 95k but we are offering 85k due to the sloping floors and the bad Reno job the previous owner made. I know I should stay away from fou...