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First post and looking to start investing! Im in the Atlanta area would love to build a rental portfolio and maybe some flips along the way! I have my first possible deal from a friend they have a mobile home in a nic...
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Hello everyone!
I was looking for some insight into what others are thinking about the best approach at real estate investing as a soon-graduating healthcare worker that will soon be making moderate income (~70K) and...
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I'm assuming most wholesalers use purchase contracts, but does anyone use a lease options to control the deal and then look for a buyer?
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I am currently in contract on a piece of land in Gatlinburg (Cobbly Knob area) with a monster view. Its a 10/10. The downside is the drive up there is a bit iffy. One lane road, kind of steep, sharp drop off, poorly p...
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New member here with a question. My Husband and I found a duplex that we like for 165K including the minor repairs on it. We have plans to move a family member on the lower and rent the upper. We would be paying cash ...
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@Tracy Z. Rewey
This was brought up by Tracy and I wanted to start a new thread. We are seeing many lenders attempting to sell loans off of legal balance vs. UPB. I would say in 99% of these instances I do not bid of...
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First time home buyer, looking for a multi-family property to house hack in Chicago except some high crime areas.Since I am using my VA Loan, there are still many questions about this type of loan such as their specia...
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Hi All,I'm a novice NJ real estate investor looking to build up a rental portfolio of a pro. Not completely new to real estate, I purchased my first rental at the age of 23 and have held few rentals since then. Fast...
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Hi all - my first new thread since joining a couple of weeks ago (besides introduction), so I hope I am putting this in the right place.My main driver in pursuing real estate is passive income, but with an eye to appr...
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I’m going to be diving into wholesaling head first very shortly because I’m sick of what I’m doing right now. I’m considering getting a real estate license for a couple of reasons.....1.) I can get my own comps and g...