Don't blame everything on interest rates - It's because wages haven't kept pace
My wife and I bought our first house in Seattle in 1986 for $78,000. It was in a safe, desired neighborhood, post card view of downtown,...
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My lawyer advised me against buying a property that is being wholesaled. She said if the person doesn’t own the property don’t buy it. What are people’s thoughts?
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Hi, I'm looking for input / review on working with US Real Estate Equity Builders (USREEB) in Kansas City, MO. They do mostly turnkey-ready investment homes. Thanks for any input on this company.
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With the rent to price ratios so high are we at a disadvantage? This applies to 1to4 Fam and larger commercial deals, also with very low cap rates. There must be an upside. Any ideas?
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My tenant called me a month ago to complain that he has burned up three TVs and he thought the electrical in the house was faulty. I tested the outlet and it was around 119 to 120. I put in a new outlet and told him...
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I have been working with the same realtor for about 6 months now and i am beginning to get a little aggravated. Every time i make an offer on a property she looks at me like im crazy and after the offer is submitted s...
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This thread is about a recent REO deal I have done from start to finish (well, finish line is in sight) to help educate and inspire others to do the same.
Property details: 4+3, 2300 sq. ft, pool, spa, view, quiet st...
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Has anyone taken the course from Nick Vertucci?
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Chances are if you have done a few wholesale deals in your day, then you have heard someone gripe about the dangers of dealing with wholesalers. Typical comments from someone that has been burned from wholesalers in t...