What exactly does shovel ready mean? I found a listing that says shovel ready permit will be available on such and such date. Does shovel ready include the price of construction? This is listed as if it were being bui...

I am looking at buying my first residential multi family. I am looking at all my opinions for financing a property. Any and all advice is welcome thanks.

With the recent talk of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac changes from going back towards privatization, does anyone have insight into the directions they will take.  Also, what will be the long term implications?

Im working with a particular seller, and he says he can close within 7-10 days. I have an appointment this weekend. Should I bring my contractor as well kinda kill two birds with one stone?

Hi all,Can anyone advise me on where or what to buy cash a investment property with $55,000 to cash flow between 650 and 750 per month. Thanks Jan

I am in search of my first deal, I am sending out letters, yellow cards and have created a website. Any ideas on where to start ? Also, if I use a hard money lender how do I figure my pay back. Loan amount $76k @ 10% ...

Hi fellow Investors,

I am in the middle of my first solo investments flip. I contracted an abandoned property that I originally planned to due an assignment of contract on but the lack of investors and true comps ...

I read an article today which stated that Fannie & Freddie try to fix up their houses and even do renovate them to sell it for close to market value!

Is this true ? I was thinking it was the other way around...

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This is an important topic about short sales. I provided a link to a free article by an excellent short sale attorney.

Was it the link?

Anybody doing short sales should go to Ron Ballards...

So, I finally got the knowledge to start investing, and I decided to act on it. I started an LLC, and went to a local REI club meeting. I found a nice Fannie Mae REO property, and I called the listing agent. He tol...