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Friends,I'm looking to purchase my first investment in Oakland CA with cash. I met an agent that made a good impression but requires an exclusivity agreement (four months minimum).Would you sign such an agreement in t...
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i am networking with more and more agents daily. when i tell them i look for property, i tell them i am not looking for REO properties . is that okay? or am i just wasting my time by saying that...reason i am doing ...
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My wife and I closed on a Condo Jan 19, 2017. Since then, it's appreciated ~120k (Seattle market + some renovations). I've read time and again that if we are live in owners for 2 years, there isn't capital gains upon ...
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I just had my first sit down with a realtor and it went pretty well, after speaking with her she wants to work with me. The only thing is my market isn't northern va but should I work with her or turn down the opportu...
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4th largest mortgage lender putting the brakes on new loans, nothing to see here!https://www.reuters.com/article/us-jp-morgan-mortgages-credit-exclusive-idUSKCN21T0VU
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I know that 1031 exchanges are only for investment properties, and that you don't have to pay capitol gains on the first $250000 for your primary residence (if you're single).So if I have lived in a duplex and rent ou...
Hey guys! I’m in a position were I want to fire my realtor and get a new one. I haven’t signed any paper and don’t plan on it until I am satisfied with the terms. I guess the real question is, is it usual for realtors...
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So bottom line up front, I’ve placed traps. Caught 2 larger mice and 1 vol inside my property. This has been over the span of 2 months. Despite still feeling scratching anytime I kneel down on the floor. I haven’t cau...
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Good day BP from Clarksville, TN!Apologies for the lengthy intro. We’re about to close on the sale of a house we bought as our primary home 10 years ago. Since I’m active duty military we rented it for almost 7 years ...