Cenddie Alaban
Our family friend has $150,000 in cash but cannot buy a house.
I was stunned when our family friend told me that she would contribute $100 K in cash towards my purchase of a $250,000 Duplex at Tinley Park, Il. I already made an offer on this Duplex and waiting for the Seller's ba...
Daniel O.
What could possibly go wrong?
What Could Possibly Go Wrong? A Cautionary Tale for Newbies and Not-So-NewbiesThis post is intended to share some observations gained from more than a decade as a real estate investor, and to offer some words of cauti...
Leighann Davis
Why do experienced investors JV on notes?
Hi all - I see forum posts referencing JVs frequently as a good place to start for new note investors. My question is this - At what point is it "worth it" for veteran note investors to JV with a newbie? How much of t...
Tom Sylvester
Wholesaling with a Realtor?
I have several agents who send me daily listings (one only sends foreclosures, the other send a mixture). If I find were to find a deal on one of these properties, put a contract on it and wholesale it - how does thi...
Mr Good
Deciding if this is the right property
Hello, I am a new investor to real estate. I want to buy a home with cash outright, to keep as a longterm investment. Rent it out. I may refinance it later and buy another if it goes along well.
I found a home for ...
Jack B.
Anyone reduce their risk rather than buying more?
Buying more real estate may increase your wealth faster, but at additional risk. Once you have money, even if just over a million, could it be better to reduce your risk rather than adding more risk by going into more...
Jeffrey Giffin
Tank vs tankless?
Does anybody have any experience in tankless water heating systems? I've been wondering if it would make more sense to put a tankless water heater into a rental property as opposed to your standard traditional tank. ...
Kristyn Grimes
Odd Fellow Agent or Valuable Team Member: How Do You Decide?
Ok, so as the day approaches where I take all my research and finally start making offers, I have been putting together my team for my BRRRR goals. Everyone is at the starting line except my investment-friendly agent....
Jon Klaus
Spec new construction in Austin
We just sold a home in Austin that we started building in April. Here are some pictures. I'll post some details in following posts.
One ...
Amie D.
Do you consider applicant's self-employment income if business is new?
A young married couple wants to rent a single family home I own in a low- to middle- income neighborhood. They check decently (good references from present/past landlord, no criminal history/bad debts/delinquent accou...