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So I'm still lost on how to find private lenders. My understanding is that if it's my first attempt at property investment that opm won't work and nobody will do a deal as such. Do NOT say " someone you know". Not eve...
I've started learning REI and I stumbled upon a few threads talking about cash flow vs appreciation. One post on this thread here REALLY stood out by Minh Le."Cash-flow pays the bills. Appreciation makes you rich."Th...
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I have heard a lot of posts about how to buy real estate with no money down, low down, first time buyer program, etc. All these paths are possible, but they are financial decisions that you are now just realizing when...
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The average mortgage debt in Toronto is $194, 000 and 259, 000 in vancouver. Given the average house price is in toront and vancouver is north of a million are we surmising that the average torononian is mega rich? ...
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OK, so I admit the title is a bit dramatic, but I can't stop thinking about the implications for the flipping and wholesaling markets after reading about Zillow's expansion into 11 more markets for their Zillow Offers...
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I have many posts and blogs about my extreme dislike for Income Taxes. I've been working on last years' return and I may end up paying something. That is very frustrating and I committ to work harder in the future to ...
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And by far, is income taxes. I know there are tremendous legal methods how to not pay income taxes, or to pay very little. Judge Learned Hand(his real name!) once said in a court case " it is the right of every Americ...
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My landlord entered my apartment illegally (did not give me 24 hour notice) and found out that I had broken the lease by having a pet, which is forbidden int he lease. He has now geven me 30 days to move out and I don...
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Hi I am fairly educated on real estate from an agent side. I have interest in investing but i'm confused on the financial side. Whats a good way to get start up money for a low deal ?. How did you get your start up fo...
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Guys if I do a sandwich lease option do I need to use the rental rules of thumb such as 50% rule? I figured it wouldnt apply with a sandwich L/O pass all repairs to the buyer such as Ron Legrand and other teach. Is it...