Has anyone used a DSCR loan? What was your experience? Are they a good option to start out with?
As I've been thinking about how much to set aside for CapEx/maintenance expenses, I keep coming back to the questions of: "How much should I really be spending on X?" It isn't a matter of questioning the percentage of...
Which is the best option: absentee owners or expired listings? My thinking is that absentee owners is especially good for the pricey suburbs. But in lower-income rental markets, for example Newark City, I suspect it's...
Hello everyone,
My name is Themis Kosmidis and I have recently moved to the Cleveland area. I have over a decade of experience in strategy consulting and in real estate underwriting for new acquisitions and ground up...
Not sure if everyone saw this but Reuters had a big article yesterday on short sales.
http://www.reuters.com/article/bondsNews/idUSN3046464720091130
Some highlights:
1. Subordinate lien holders have a cap of $3...
I am interested in using my current IRA funds without tax consequences of early withdrawal. Iam curious what custodians are recommended for checkbook self-directed IRA's. Looking for those who have or are currently...
Hi All,I am diving in this month and taking steps to BRRRR my first rental property in Huntsville and/or Birmingham, AL before the end of the year (hopefully sooner). First step is to secure financing and then on to b...
Advice from an experienced investor to those starting out
1. Stop chasing guru/mentor “education”, tactics, strategies. Concentrate your education on real estate principles, real estate law, and real estate financ...
I was wondering if any oos/out of state investors hire a real estate expert/consultant in the area they are looking to investor or do they spend months trying to learn the market by themselves or do they work with a r...
Hello BP community, I am looking for a property management company to help me manage part of my portfolio and future properties. I have been managing my properties by myself up to this point and as you know it can be ...