Pam Poe
Inspections required if I fix it my self
I am rehabbing a house I bought, it needs everything and I've gutted to studs and am now rebuilding. I am a 55 year old widow women not a contractor. I like fixing and painting. So if I do all the work inside do I nee...
MAHESH RAMACHANDRAN
Rental investments in Joliet, Aurora, Bolingbrook, IL
Hello REI CommunityI am a newbie looking to build a rental portfolio and currently thinking about investing in rental properties in Joliet,IL, Aurora, IL and Bolingbrook, IL. I selected these areas considering that t...
Calvin Kwan
Contingencies in a competitive market
Hey Guys,In a competitive market, what time frames are you giving on your contingencies? My agent is suggesting a 10 day loan, appraisal and inspection. 30 day close.Does that seem a bit aggressive? We've identifie...
Account Closed
Looking for a second opinion on deal and some input
Let me start by saying this is my first pure real estate investment deal. We own a couple properties that started out as primary residences, but this is the first actual deal. I'm under contract for a duplex in the ...
Christopher Herrera
No permits but work done
I am looking at this house that has no permits. The garage was converted but we will just convert it back. However I think the master bedroom was once two rooms. It is very long and has two widows with different shape...
Alecia Loveless
3 Unit Close to Home
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $200,000
Cash invested: $60,000
Found this property through my realtor who had sold it to its current owner ...
Alecia Loveless
3 Unit Close to Home
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $200,000
Cash invested: $60,000
Found this property through my realtor who had sold it to its current owner ...
Mitchell Litam
Section 8 Good or bad?
Hey guys,I just looked at a 4bed 2 bath and all the numbers work out.It is however across from a big Section 8 apartment building.My realator said the best thing to do would be to apply to section 8 housing.I have ton...
Lee Warren
New Texas Inspection Requirements
There is a new law that went into effect as of September 1, 2008. It affects buildings outside of any city limits. Collin County was only one of two counties in the state that had a county inspection program. Now, any...
Derreck Wells
MA Lead Paint Laws - Important Info
Hey all,I just want to give you all a little heads up on the Massachusetts lead based paint laws. If you're new to investing, this could be one of the most important posts you read. I'm going to break it down in laym...