Brian Lybert
FHA Loan for first investment in my wife's name
So I am picking out my first buy and hold investment property. I bought our primary home under my name (she is not on the lease). Talked to a lender, and he suggested we put a 2nd mortgage on the investment property ...
Nick S.
Houston area deals 2017 - where are you finding them?
As 2017 kicks off, I'm newly motivated to pull the trigger on my first of hopefully many rental property deals.I'm mostly looking at moderately distressed 3/2 SFRs in the Houston suburbs for buy and hold rentals. I'd ...
Nelly Licona
MARKETING STRATEGIES
Hello my fellow real estate geniuses...I am very analytical and I don't take action unless I see facts, numbers... I am an engineer, you get the point... :/Well, I am getting ready for my first marketing campaign and ...
Casey Walker
Sending out mailers!
What's going on BP.. I suppose I can start off by saying ... I'm a highly motivated and ambitious kinda guy. Always, pretty much been a go get it person and I knew being an entrepreneur was the only way I'd eventually...
Karen Smith
Long-Term Lending Partners: Who’s on Your List?
Do you focus on building relationships with a few reliable lenders, or do you keep your list broad? I’m curious how others approach finding lenders for consistent funding opportunities. Any tips for building a solid l...
Gina Coleman
What will I need for my first rental? Insurance, banks, PM, etc
Made an offer on an off-market portfolio consisting of 2 duplexes and 1 SF. I’m planning on getting a Property Management company as I live out of State in CA. Just a few questions I’m hoping someone can help me with....
Justin Goodin
Direct Mail - What's Your Opinion?
I placed an order with Open Letter Marketing yesterday. I have seen some good feedback about the service on this forum. Has anyone used this service or have you tried direct mail in the past?I have sent out a couple r...
John McDermon
Late fees in CA
I have a tenant 1 one year into a 2-yr lease in a 4 BR/3 Ba SFR in SoCal. He's a good tenant as far as taking care of the property and not complaining about the little things. But, recently he's begun to pay late. Th...
Tyler Weiss
Seller wants to change title companies before closing??
I was supposed to close a week ago on property but we are seeing delays. The seller now wants to back out or change title companies. He is furious with them for lack of communication, lack of internal communication, t...
Danny Ondik
Who to talk to in order to get all tax advantages?
Hello,I was able to buy two rental properties this year (and my only 2), but want to make sure that I take advantage of all the tax benefits possible. I'm assuming I don't go to H&R block to do this. Who should I ...