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Hi,I'm just getting started in residential real estate investing, and I'm trying to secure financing for potential properties I've found. When I talk to hard money lenders they want me to have collateral, and bank sta...
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I recently secured assigment contract for 5 bed room 1.5 bath room sfh. I have sought out various ways to attract end buyers i.e. advertising Craigslist, and Bigger pockets, as well as contacted my short list of pote...
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Hey all!
So I am about to close on my first buy & hold property and am already looking into how to start my next deal. My biggest concern at this point is financing. I work part-time job but a lot of my income co...
I'm a beginner trying to make sure my basic strategy makes sense. I've got plans to start a house hack in the next 2 months. Assuming everything goes well I'm wondering what the next step should be. I've gotten some a...
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Hi, For move-in costs, do you recommend to add cleaning fee as refundable fee or none refundable fee? I wonder what’s your experience and advice. Thanks for sharing in advance. Regards
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What are some of the best methods of finding/purchasing large portfolios of single family rental properties?
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After an evening of research, I’ve yet to find a source for me to obtain a FICO score on prospective tenants. Is anyone currently using the FICO score as part of your screening model and if so, where are you obtaining...
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Hello guys! Starting out and house hacking doing room by room rent. Wanted to ask to those that house hack: Do you have potential roommates view the house/room first before submitting an application form or the other ...
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What ways do you guys recommend for finding the owners contact information and getting hold of them easily?
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Hi everyone, I'm looking to get funding of $25,000 to cover the down payment for a new investment property that was brought to my attention last week. I decided to create a profile on Lending Tree and received sever...