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Hello,I'm going to purchase in full my next property essentially with cash (HELOC funds already available).If I find the property myself, what benefit does having a realtor on my side provide?Thank you.
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The obvious answer is zero - it's a suicidal strategy! But, here's the full story:I live in SoCal and currently rent but have a down payment saved and ready to buy. Unfortunately, property prices are currently detache...
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Can someone please explain how a 1031 Exchange works?
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My secret mentor hit me with an honest curveball!SDIRA Consultants, SDIRA Holders, Real-Estate Tax CPA’s, Attorneys, Chime in:First - my secret mentor is my attorney which sounds odd seeing that we have two differen...
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Here is a bit of background: A friend of mine and I have teamed up and are diving into real estate. Neither of us have any substantial cash on hand but we both have good jobs and good credit. We’ve teamed up because...
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Just finishing my open house with another list of prospective tenants I had received from Zillow... I have a few questions for my fellow city investors... - What has helped you find the most quality/qualified tenants?...
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I would like to sell my house on my own to save on commission fees. I live in CA so it is legal for me to sell my own home. I need some guidance however as to what paper work is involved and how i go about getting tha...
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So... if Loopnet.com is called commercial real estate trash bin, where do I look for commercial real estate investment opportunities like apartment buildings or strip malls?
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It isn't anything new and it has been well documented (whether you are aware of it or not). I'm curious to know if there are any personal experiences with redlining for those seeking conventional mortgages, especially...
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Is there anyone investing out of the country?
How is the experience and what country would you guys most like to invest?Best regards,
Tiago Specke