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how big of a factor is the age of the house? does it depend mostly on the area? does an updated older house value the same as a new model? is there a point the home just won't appreciate anymore?
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If anyone knows of multi-family properties for sale in the McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, etc. areas, please contact me. I am interested in 5 to 25 units and it does not matter if they are vacant or in poor condition. Do n...
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I have a rental with an old ugly blue tub. Would you reglaze it or put a new one in? Going along with that, how about tiling the wall vs putting in a shower surround from Home Depot? Thinking I'm going to tile. More e...
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Introduction
Buying a property can be a thrilling adventure, especially when you're searching for the perfect place to call home or a smart investment opportunity.But before you dive headfirst into the world of real ...
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My husband and I are starting our real estate investing journey. He is a general contractor and I am currently a casino manager. We bought a house in September 2020 using his VA loan for $257k we spent the last year a...
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I have a duplex in NY which was recently inspected by the Health Dept. Although they didn't find lead in the apartments or in the water, they found lead paint on the rear porch which is closed in with storm windows. ...
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Here's hoping there's still no such thing as a dumb question.... I have compiled a list of leads with the hopes of finding a first property with flip, lease or option as my exit strategies. Any that do not meet my cri...
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I bought an HOA foreclosure in December 2017. I did so with the intentions of negotiating a short sale with the bank, as there was an existing mortgage on the property. I hired a lawyer who got as far as talking with ...
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I've been talking with my county assessor's office about getting a list of absentee owners.
Their price is $80 for out-of-state owners (it'd be double that to include in-state absentee owners), but they'll filter any...
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Good evening BP,Im looking at a potential purchase of a rental property in up-state NY and it seems like a good deal however the 2-family house is 100% occupied month to month. So the question is, is it a good idea t...