Unfortunately we didn't fall under the category of "deal fell through at the last minute." Ours went through. Long story short, we found a house on Coldwell Banker. Drove 4 hours to look at the property....twice. ...
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I am currently a senior in college and am giving thought about where I want to live once I graduate in May. I want to invest in buy & hold properties with good cash flow. I have heard Austin is a great place to li...
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Hello Everyone,
I am looking for some advice on how to proceed with my first home purchase.
My girlfriend and I are looking to purchase a duplex in Wisconsin. I graduated from college in May of 2012. I ...
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Should I be worried if a contractor wants a 50% deposit (initial payment) on a 15 K interior paneling project? The material cost for this project is very linear over time. The first 100 square feet of paneling costs t...
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There is nothing sane about what you have to be prepared to do in order to make a start in this business. Please take that as a given. The only thing I can fully agree with Grant Cardone about is his statement that re...
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We're learning the importance of reserve funds right now and in the coming months. In terms of months (I don't need to know your exact dollar amount) how much do you have in reserves?I'm talking every expense for your...
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So, as a budding house hacker I wanted to ask my friends on BP:What tools come in most handy to a novice landlord? What should I add to my list?HammerTape measurePower drillHacksawSanderScrew driversAllen wrenchesChan...
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I'm going to check out a 2 bed 1 bath mobile home tomorrow. Everything sounds good, he had to move for his job. He is asking $8000 or $3000 down payment and make payments.
The mobile home is a 1972 14x60.
He comple...