I am about to invest in my first 2 bed 2 bathroom townhouse. My bank is offering me a 15 year loan with a balloon at end at 4.65%. Is this a good deal or would you rather go for a 30 year term? 

I just bought this house and it needs a ton of work. There was a major plumbing leak upstairs and its already been gutted. What remains; the studs, subflooring, etc; all look solid. Basically just need to put her back...

Hi I recently bought a vacant land in bay area (Santa Clara county) and it is unincorporated area, I wanted to get building site approval and many of the folks told me it take huge time 2 yrs etc, some told me there a...

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I've been selling real estate in Houston for approximately 4 years and I've been in the real estate industry in other capacities since 2009. I'd classify myself as a novice investor with only one personal...

Daily Dose!5 Keys To Profitable Rentals:1) Every Communication CountsKeep in mind that early communications shape the tenant's perception of the landlord. It's difficult to recoup if the tenant develops reservations. ...

I’ve been looking around the internet for background information on the trade so I could be ready for when I’m willing to take the test or possibly take an internship. All this searching constantly led to dead ends so...

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I'm just put an offer in on my first rental. A duplex that is fully occupied. Still trying to narrow down the laws here in Ohio as far as taking over the current leases. I need to occupy the house since I'm ...

After being under a buyer's contract for 2 weeks with intent to close next week, I received a copy of the lease for the existing tenant.  The tenant is an LLC with no officer signatures on the contract, it's a 12 mont...

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I'm about a week out from closing on my first property, a duplex I'm house-hacking. I realize this is a question that should be answered already, and we have discussed it a few times but not landed on a ...

I have an investment home I will be selling in the next couple months. I just set up our complex trust and have not transferred the property into the trust's name yet. My contact for the trust is saying I can wait and...