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I am looking at all my options at getting started in real estate and still in study mode to focus my efforts. I live in So Cal so the price for entry in this area is high.
Lately I have been trying to think of whe...
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My parents bought a house for me, my girlfriend, and her sister to live in with 3 bed 2 bath. I put the 3rd room for rent for $850 and all utilities and services included. The house is $200k with 1619 sqft, built in 2...
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I have a 3BR rental coming up as my first rental and applicant is 3 adults and have been told they're splitting the rent in thirds. Do I have all 3 complete the application on SmartMove? I imagine I would want to kn...
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We looked at a place today that was interesting. It's in an area we are looking to get into, the price is right, and it's a side by side duplex, each 3 bed/2 bath. It's an older character home, semi-detached style, an...
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Hi there, I am buying my fourth property and finally have something I can BRRRR. I have a few questions though, because this is my first time BRRRRing. My private lender is a close friend. He wants it to be a very sim...
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This will be my 1st investment deal and i'd like some help. Here are the numbers followed by some questions. Personal Side:$50K w-2 + $50K personal note I own$40K savingsCredit Score around 750No personal debtProperty...
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I am being taken to small claims court by a former tenant. Court date is in September.
Any help and guidance would be greatly appreciated.
I have pictures from before he moved in and when he moved out.
I also pr...
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Buddy of mine asked me this the other day so I thought I would throw it out here for some responses.
You have $500,000 in a self-directed IRA account and you are looking for the best possible investment/investments t...
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1. If I want to purchase a house for $100k as an investment property to be rented out, and I have the cash to buy it outright, is it not the best idea to purchase it outright? My other option is to put 20% down and g...
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So I have a house under contract and from the first time I've seen it, I've been pondering what to do to the front of it to make it stand out better. So I'm posting here to see what ideas any of you may have. Here is ...