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Hello to all that finds this well. I am a novice investor who is looking for some solid tips and tricks on where to begin. I am looking to invest in real estate, more specifically a duplex. What are some key points to...
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I recently vacationed in Destin with another family and returned to the same VRBO rental we stayed in the year before. Destiny East neighborhood if you're familiar. Our families are considering purchasing a luxury r...
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We currently have an Indianapolis duplex under contract. The property is tenant occupied with section 8 tenants. I've searched for information on taking over a section 8 tenant, but it seems to be unclear. We are not ...
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Hey Gang
Does anyone have an opinion about Josh Cantwells Middle Man Income system?
It appears to be a strategy where the investor approaches an upside down home owner,gets an option on the property and flips the opti...
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Just got back from closing on my first property. Pick up the keys tomorrow. So stoked. Next step is the tenant screening process. Bring it on!
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I had the sewer scoped by a local company that only does scopes and not repairs. I watched the video as it was being done and have CD copy of it as well.
This is for a three-plex and the main-line from the main hous...
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If I am behind on my property taxes and my property gets auctioned off, will it have any impact on my credit rating? Also, if at the auction the property is sold for more than the property tax owed, will I get the di...
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Hi all,
I need some clarity. Should I get a pre approval for a hard money loan before searching for properties. Or do I find the property first?
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I'm very eager to get started in real estate, but terrified of becoming trapped with a tenant horror story who doesn't pay rent and trashed the place prior to an eviction. I'm considering purchasing a beachfront condo...
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Looking at multi-units in Dayton OH. Finding deals around 100K that bring in $1600.00 a month in rent. Unless I'm missing something this seems to be pretty solid cashflow. Is there something I'm missing here ? - The m...