Joanna Joy Seetoo
Seeking Market Forecast for Buying in Joshua Tree, CA area
Hello!I know there's no crystal ball or magic bean but I've been reading all the great advice that gets posted here and as a newbie I am hoping I might be able to get some guidance. I have recently been to Joshua Tree...
Michael Sokolski
Getting the itch again
About a year ago, I had decided to start looking into becoming a real estate investor. I had read several real estate books (Rich Dad, etc.), gone to seminars, webinars, and some meetings at the local REIA, and was re...
Steve Lyman
Am I getting in over my head?!?
Help!I am a newb when it comes to real estate investing. A family member came to me recently, knowing that I am looking to get into REI. He is selling a property in a rural area about an hour and a half northwest of D...
Susan Bearry
HUD--Inspection revealed major issues undisclosed in PUD
(Sorry for typo--PCR, not PUD.)I am completely inexperienced in purchasing HUD homes, never even bid on one before now. The questions below concern a HUD-owned manufactured home in the Austin, TX area.What inspection...
David Clarke
Cost to finish gut rehab?
I'm looking at a 100+ year old,~2500 sqft house, 2 stories with unfinished attic and basement. The home has been completely gutted down to the studs. I'm wondering how much it would cost to finish the job?
Variables...
Shane W
Should I buy it?
I'm 20 years old, looking to buy my first house (To live in, and eventually rent out). I'm eligible for a VA loan (1 year in the Air Force), but even though I'm "Pre-approved" for a loan, I have a feeling they'll deny...
Doug Norton
Where do you see the Salt Lake City market headed?
Where do you think the Salt Lake metro area is headed for single-family properties?A few data points I've been observing include:• Population and household growth are forecasted to remain positive, with the rates of g...
Alex Kolbo
How to encourage hoarder to sell while they drag their feet?
How to motivate a seller to sell who isn’t procrastinating to sell?There is the perfect house I would love to buy as my first rental, especially since it’s my neighbors house and it is an eyesore but could be easy to ...
Sophie Mia
Agreeing to buying foreclosed house before inspection?
Hi everyone,
I'm in the process of buying a triplex (foreclosure). It looks like it's in very good condition and should be move-in ready. I will be using FHA Financing.
The problem is that the bank gave...
Luke Carl
Airbnb To Require 24 Hours Between Rentals
I'm sad to say I don't see how Airbnb can survive this.
Airbnb.com says that Brian Chesky is making an announcement tomorrow (4/28/20) at 3pm pacific. We were hoping for good news. I guess we can assume this is the...