I am stronging considering buying a tri-plex in the same city I live with my wife and kids.  For this purchase, I would love to use the new 5% down on lending if the 2-4 multi-family unit is "owner occupied."  My prel...

Hey, everyone i’m new to investing and the forums but, i’ve been trying to devour as much RE information as I can. While I enjoy reading the books, i’m Trying to learn more about analyzing information. Both a property...

I have a room for rent and I happen to know that the person who wants to rent it would not be a good tenant because they have had not paid their rent in the past and cause problems for other tenants. It was not docume...

This isn't meant to be a long post but I have a lot of first time investors and house hackers or just investors that are new to Chicago that ask about charging a security deposit and my answer to them is NEVER charge ...

Is it considered false advertising as a wholesaler to tell people that "we buy houses" I buy houses" etc...? Is it false advertising to put it on marketing materials? Is it false advertising to use it as a website nam...

Hi everyone,  A tenant has brought to my attention she wants a esa for medical problem at sfr I rent to her.  So today I get a text with a picture of letter from an alleged medical provider (DNP-C).  Missing from the ...

Hi Folks,Hoping for some thoughts from some experienced landlords. I am trying to choose between two applicants. I think I know what to do but wanted to get feedback. Applicant A:Unmarried couple, very blue collar. At...

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I am looking to structure a deal. If I am looking to purchase a $500,000 property, and need to raise $125,000 for the equity component from private investors (at 75% LTV), how do I entice investors w...

We are completing a 1031 exchange. First property in CA, 2nd in Houston, TX.  Some friends say they have completed 1031 exchanges on their own and all you need is 'keep a paper trail of transactions'.However, given t...

So my question is if I find a deal and get a hard money loan for 70% of the ARV but that much doesn't cover all the money I need for the rehab what would be another way to get money other than just saving from my job?...