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When using a self directed IRA as a down payment on a rental property, I'm understanding that any cash flow can't be touched for personal use (if that's not the case please chime in). What happens then if you wanted t...
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Hi all, I am in the process of purchasing 2-4 multifamily properties in Cleveland. Hoping to self manage from California. General tips? Vendor recommendations (plumbers, handymen, cleaners, etc)? Thanks a ton! Jack
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Hello Fellow investors,
When I started in real estate business, I started looking at MLS for foreclosures and possible short sales opportunities. After I fixed n flipped couple of properties and spent all of ...
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A local wholesaler presented a few turn-key rental properties for assignment that eventually grew into an opportunity to purchase an entire portfolio (17 properties) directly from an investor. I want to reasonably co...
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I hear a lot about how it's important to get agents to look for deals for you. Is this all off the MLS? And if so, is it feasible for an agent to get a wholesaler a deal cheap enough to wholesale it? Do they buy it wi...
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Hello, I'm in the process of securing property in the U.S. as a Canadian investor. A private lender named Direct Commercial Funding Inc. has presented us with favorable loan terms, however, they include a substantial...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Columbus.
Purchase price: $35,000
Cash invested: $3,500
Stable asset with long-term tenants acquired through a purchase mo...
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Hi All, I'm a real estate broker here in Raleigh/Fayetteville I focus solely on investment properties in my area and bringing them to my buyers. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to find active End buyer...
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Hello everyone!
Though I've been perusing BP for a bit, this is my first post because I really need some help.
We all know that there are several ways to acquire properties at a discount. I have been ...
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So with Interests rates this high, Housing prices still high (but cooling off), property taxes increasing to catch up with the sudden spike in values; it appears really difficult to get into new a profitable rental pr...