Minna Reid
Is it possible..
that I am the only investor in my area? Sounds strange right...but I am really starting to believe it's true. Here's why - In the last 6 months I have called every we buy houses sign I have found (which are basically ...
Philip Bourdon
Mobile Homes - The Power of the Park
It took almost a month, but I just sold my first MH!! Here is the point of my title:
I had been advertising the sale of the MH exclusively on Craig's List and local free ads including Pennysaver online. I certainly r...
Don Konipol
My Start in Real Estate
My Start in Real Estate
46 years ago I decided to switch “careers” and left international banking and became a licensed real estate broker. I was interested in commercial and investment property, so joined a mid size...
Joshua Dorkin
Investing during the boom vs. investing now . . .
Hey all -
I was contacted by a reporter who is working on an article about investing during the boom vs. now and she is looking for feedback. I make no promises, but jump in and leave your feedback and perhaps we ca...
Mark Updegraff
Using a buyer's agent versus contacting the seller's agent every time and why REALTORS need a special level of TRUST with their "investors"
I'm a licensed broker here in Upstate NY and I'm amazed at the lack of understanding that new investors have when it comes to agency. A close colleague and mentor in the business put it quite simply when I shared my ...
Alex Locklear
Wells Fargo Wants Listing Agreement
Wells Fargo, as part of their package, wants to see a listing agreement that the homeowner has showing they've actively been trying to sell.
Should I have a realtor I choose to list the property for me, take the lis...
Thomas Weidner
Buying HUD Foreclosures
I have recently came across a possible deal that I am considering making a offer on. It is a HUD foreclosure. I would purchase it to remodel and then resale the home. What is the process when dealing with HUD? What ar...
Tim Sughrue
Getting Frustrated w/ the Buying Process
My house search has gone from a fairly large area, now narrowed down to 4 towns. Price range is $250,000 - $375,000. I know you need to keep emotion out of the buying process but my area is starting to get ridiculou...
Craig S.
How hard is it to find apartment or duplex tenants?
Hello,
I am interested in getting into the rental business soon and am curious as to what you all think about finding renters for apartments and duplexes? How much time is really required to find a renter and is this...
Ken Collins
WI, Buying a hoarder house and Tenant has moved out
I am buying a house in Wisconsin to flip from Father whose son has lived in a house for 10 years with no written rental agreement and has never paid any rent but was supposed to. The house is 2 feet deep with garbage...