Does anyone texture the drywall in their rentals with knockdown or orange peel? I've noticed in some middle to lower end apartment complexes they do this. I'm assuming it is to hide nail holes, dents, etc. I'm current...

Hello. I recently bought a duplex cash, and wish to cash out the equity, so I can purchase more. I have a couple questions: 1: my understanding is that the property has to "season" for 6 months. Are there any other ru...

So I always thrived on having good credit.. I use credit karma and I go to the major company sites to view my score.  I applied for a mortgage for SOFI they sent me a letter with my credit score got sent.  My credit s...

Hello,I am a seasoned real estate investor (for over 16 years) who worked primarily with residential real estate, specifically single family homes. I am looking into a commercial real estate property of 5mn and puttin...

I'm still hot on the trail for our first SFH rental prop but I've had people ask if I'm also interested in condo's too. My first instinct is no, not yet - with no properties and land-lording experience under my belt y...

Hey all, I'm curious how successful folks have been with flipping homes in this crazy market. In the Seattle area, prices have been adjusting to the higher interest rates, but I'm wondering if folks are still having s...

Hi everyone!  I'm new!  I am really excited to learn more about this.  Fortune favors the bold, right?!  We have thought about purchasing property for years, and no time like the present.  Our goal is to become financ...

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Okay, I have been working on this deal with an associate and friend Victor G. (also a member on this site) for the last six weeks, and we finally have it under contract. Bank REO, 4,700 square foot two bedroom house s...

I have this rental single detached home that is 100 years old. It has been lifted and a foundation has been poured about 20 years ago. I just put in a new A/C unit and furnace. My tenant will be leaving in 1 year. The...