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Hey guysI have yet to do my first deal. I have 6+ months of research and the “learning phase” under my belt. At this point, I know that in my market I want to start with wholesaling.I am going on realtor.com and other...
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So i read all the books and listened to all the podcast that say... Find the deal, the financing will come .... this is not true... The truth is that if you are starting out, you need great credit, i nice down payment...
Hey BP. A few years ago I started working on a degree called a 'Masters of Real Estate Development for Architects' (MRED) at Woodbury University in San Diego after getting jaded in a traditional Masters of Architectur...
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I began looking for a tenant for my new rental property a few days ago and have received a lot of interest. One of the applicants qualifies in every way (clean background check, good credit score, non-smoker, etc) exc...
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In March of 2012 I attempted to buy a HUD foreclosure house. The house was misrepresented as a 2 bath home and had extensive damage not shown on HUD’s inspection or appraisal. After I had my inspection completed I can...
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I know that folks on this forum always recommend (rather strongly) requiring a security deposit along with applications for a rental property. (This is the deposit for the application, *not* the deposit for actually ...
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Can those of you who are investors that have property management companies tell me why you chose to use one? Doing some research and would love your insights?If you chose not to, then tell me why?
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Communism - short definition: a political, social, and economic system in which the state, governed by an elite party control production, labor, distribution, and largely, the social and cultural life and thought of ...
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So to keep a long story short, I have been working with a few mentors in my area that have been helped me to step my game up. Not only do I get their experience and advice on deals, as well as partnership, but I also ...
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Hello everybody,
Yesterday I found a property on craigslist Cleveland, a 8 unit (6 apt. and 2 store front) for only $95k. Building is rented out (month to month) and I can buy this house with my o...