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Hi BP,I'm a new real estate investor in NY. I invest in properties in Indiana. I closed on my first rental property last month, and currently fixing up the place to hopefully rent it out soon (should be advertising s...
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Ok - I just dont get it...If a seller carries the second, does that mean he is actually taking out a mortgage for like 20% so that you pay only 80? Or that he's cashing out 20% and giving it to you, or what?
Is it som...
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About 6 months ago I reached out to my property manager in writing and ask them to raise rents on all my properties by $25. I reminded them to do this about a month before each lease renewed. When I got my lease re...
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I have a few predictions about the economy, and am looking for the strategies of those who have a similar views. I'm not looking to discuss differing views, just if you agree with this view.First, I believe the econom...
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I currently live in the Bay Area and am looking to invest in a "buy and hold" rental property. Since home values have skyrocketed and properties don't cash flow in the Bay Area, I have looked to surrounding areas in ...
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Home owner facing foreclosure who did not make a mortgage payment for 39 months called me to buy his house CASH AND CLOSE FAST.
I got him interested in signing option purchase agreement which indicate that he...
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Hey everybody... looking to get some help on a strange lead that I have very little experience in. Hopefully somebody on here will see this who has some experience and can shed some light. Am I at a lost cause? Give u...
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From a real estate fundamental perspective! Real estate in Vegas falls short on a few elements. However, I HAVE BEEN HEARING that there are great cash flow deals right now. Has anyone invested recently in Vegas and wh...