James Fisher
Will it be difficult to rent a murder house?
Here is the scenario.The Good: Great neighborhood, excellent location, 3 bed/2 baths, nice lot, garage, excellent price.The Bad: Arson. The former owner tried to burn it down.The Ugly: The former owner murdered his ...
Ken Yearwood
Discount for 100% cash purchase?
I have heard of instances where investors include a "discount" in their offer/purchase price for purchasing properties with 100% cash.
If this is common practice, what kind of discount are we talking? A percentage? O...
Akeen Felder
Can I be a realtor and wholesaler?
My first wholesale deal closed to yesterday and my very traditional broker is questioning whether it is legal for me to be a realtor and wholesale deal. I live an Georgia and I look for some clarity. Does anyone pract...
Eli L. Ku
How much flex on a HUD home??
There is a HUD home available in my market. I was wondering how much flexibility on purchase price when it comes to a HUD home? Are they difficult when it comes to the process?
Jason Boyd
Fire damaged property
My situation: I have a property owner for wants to sell but the property is is fire damaged to the roof and walls on one side of the house. He wants 80k as is and based on the numbers I was given from one contractor, ...
Erick Peller
Local Chicago/Suburb construction material outlets/suppliers
Hello Everyone! I am just getting into real estate investing and plan to utilize the BRRR method on a condo I got for a great deal.I will be doing most of the updating/construction myself and am in need of some constr...
Zach Strong
Affiliate Marketing in STRs?
Has anyone used an affiliate marketing strategy to refresh their property, create unique experiences and provide local products to their guests? I've noticed a lot of coffeehouses decorate their spaces by advertising ...
Matthew Lewis
Questions about "adding value"
So I totally understand how to add value to a rundown property by doing the work myself -- it's good old-fashioned sweat equity (more properly termed "trading time for money.")What I don't understand is how it works t...
Michael Sokolski
Need help with first steps
At this point, I think I've gotten all I can from reading and must start "doing" in order to begin life in REI. I'm looking for a little advice on where to start. I'm lucky enough to have saved money and I don't thi...
Alex Ballas
Sheriff Sale notice served, but trying to buy from seller first
I have an 8 unit property I am looking at- the owner has been served a Notice of Sheriff Sale date in a few weeks. Knowing the bank will probably buy it back and the sell as a foreclose, should I try to leverage the s...