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A friend of mine is in a difficult situation. He's "way underwater" and in danger of losing his home to foreclosure. BofA has a first and is in the process of foreclosing but there's a private lender who has a secon...
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I would like to start this forum so we can all ask the burning questions and hopefully those who are experience can weigh in.I’d like to kick this off with the following question. Can anyone recommend where I can get ...
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All,
A disturbing trend here in the SF Bay Area. You file an eviction on someone, they demand a jury trial. It only costs them a $150 deposit to do so. If they convince the Court that they are low incom...
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Hi Everyone;
I recently started researching about real estate investing, and from what I learned so far, it seems like the best strategy for me at this point is to start wholesaling until I reduce my debt and have f...
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Hi everyone,I just purchased a property at the courthouse steps for $11,000. It is a 1/2 acre property close to Auburn, Alabama with a doublewide mobile home on it. I went to the property after the auction and intro...
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Hi,A tenant asked me to install radiator covers to protect their newborn when he crawls around.Does anyone know if this is the responsibility of the landlord?The rental is located in NJ.Thanks,Gerold
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Should drive around looking for properties and or purchase absentee leads? If so what’s a good site that you would recommend.
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The county requires a septic inspection every three years. I hired a company, which turns out to be a guy operating solo. He came back with 3K in repairs that will be needed...yet when I asked him if they need to be d...
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SE DC has the most affordable property in the city, but for obvious reasons. Is it a wise long term play for a buy and hold? Share your thoughts with me.-Nate
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I am considering whether to focus on properties that generate cash flow or those that have potential for appreciation. I am looking to understand the pros and cons of each approach, as well as the risks and potential ...