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If i wanted to raise about 20k from 20 different people to buy an apartment, what would that be called?
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Hello,
I'm looking at tax lien investing, and have been looking at areas where it's frequently less competitive. However, some of these auctions are live, in-person only. I don't have much to begin with, let alone t...
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Which do you do first...the background check or the application? I an using TransUnion My Smart Move, but folks seem reluctant to fill out their personal information...should I have them complete the application first...
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Heavily considering taking the FL Real Estate exam. I'm curious what study companies/books people used that took the exam. Any advice, suggestions, etc. are also appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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How technology has changed real estate investing in 40 years
1983. 2013
Appra...
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I like to drive neighborhoods and look for run down properties. I feel this is a very targeted approach with better success ratios especially on specific streets or pockets I want to invest in, but I'd like to bran...
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I am writing this to encourage everyone to please use the web to check out a person or company before signing up. After a recent painful experience of working with a CPA firm and as a result I am now going through th...
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I've been doing some research online and I understand flipping houses under personal name is not a good idea because of liability if something go wrong. However, from tax perspective, it seems to me flipping houses un...
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How can you differentiate private lenders who are legit, and the ones that are scams?
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I'm just starting out and want to invest in specific neighborhoods in Orange County, CA. One of my favorite things to do is driving through the areas to get a feel for living there and while doing so, I've found some...