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I am interested in gaining different perspectives on how to hire an office manager and handyman so I can focus more of my time on finding properties.
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Sometimes when people hear the kind of interest I pay they will get so excited about loaning me money that they want to hand me a big check right on the spot. This is not the way to handle the situation. I want them...
Obviously, the answer is "No", not every investor needs a coach.
Here are a few reasons to avoid a coach/mentor/teacher.
1. They tell you real estate investing is "zero down", "you don't need money", they have "spec...
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Curious if anyone has refinanced out of an FHA loan into a conventional, and if so how long it took to get your FHA impound account reimbursed back to you? My assumption is this might be a 2-3 month process, but I'm p...
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I have just launched an LLC mortgage lending business with my brother.I want to make sure it is legal to offer the realtors we are working with a referral fee for each client that closes on a loan from us.This could r...
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I've had a a property fall on my lap that is in probate. The gentleman's brother died and inherited his property. The property is currently in probate for 4 months. Can I take possession of this property during the pr...
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The management office sent this message to me:"The tenant is very nice person and she is trying to get caught up on the rent. Right now she owe $3,930 in past due rent. She calls every week and says she is sending a...
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I've seen a lot of discussions on VAs, but nothing that I can find that specifically addresses this question. Does anyone use a VA as their property manager?I'd like to fire my property manager and do it myself, but ...
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after talking on the phone with a client a few days ago, he casually mentioned that a family member of his was going to let his house - 3 years away from being paid off - foreclose, because he was sick of paying on it...
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I'm looking into a property that's on HUDhomestore.com. I am looking to purchase this home through my LLC to flip. I am also a licensed agent but I'm new and haven't had much experience writing offers yet. They say th...