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Hi everyone,I've been following along on this forum for quite some time and this is my first post. Thank you for your time. I bought a 2 family home in November of 2015 and live in one unit. (First time home buyer) af...
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Hi,
I am a Veteran but have a conventional mortgage of $55,000 on the house financed @ 5.5% for 10 years with $550 in payments - Taxes are $1800 and are not escrowed.
House is worth between $80,000 & $120,000. $2...
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As all of us know the rates dropping for 2024 have had your average realtor and lender running to facebook to post about how great 2024 is going to be. I happen to be in the other boat... if you take the same amount o...
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Hi All! I had to share. Against all conventional advice and wisdom, I've just quit my job. My fiance's job brings enough for us to cover are needed expenses and I have about a year's worth of savings built up on top o...
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I’m under contract to buy my first STR, and the house didn’t appraise. The seller has dropped the price to $1500 over appraisal, so at this point we can accept or walk. They’re selling the house fully furnis...
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I plan to rehab many and am trying to streamline the process. Questions:1. Where should I put carpet and where should I put tile? 2. What appliances should it include?3. What are standard colors of interior and exteri...
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From a real estate fundamental perspective! Real estate in Vegas falls short on a few elements. However, I HAVE BEEN HEARING that there are great cash flow deals right now. Has anyone invested recently in Vegas and wh...