Gary E. London
Master Lease Option on Apt. Bldg
Can someone explain the technique of using a master lease with option on an apartment complex and how it works. Does it work best with troubled properties?
Fred Ashley
Rescuing the Bailout (RE Professional Perspective)
RESCUING THE BAIL-OUT (a RE Professional Perspective)
An opposition to the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act
By Fred Ashley
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, or Bailout Plan is a law authorizing th...
Jim Growfer
What do you look at to analyze a deal in 60 secs. 16+ units
whats the main things you look at to analyze a deal in 60 secs?If i'm looking at apartment building listings with 16+ units what should i look at real quick to tell if its worth looking more into or not?
Jay G.
IRS "Real Estate Dealer" status permanent? Buy/Fix/Flip 4x year?
I'm currently rough planning to purchase foreclosures on the courthouse steps (up to around 4 per year) with the desire to fix and flipping them within a 90-120 day window (notice I didn't say intent there). The plan ...
Jim Jopling
Work-out non-performing notes in a SDIRA?
I just listened to a presentation in which a lawyer (SDIRA expert) said that you cannot perform physical work on your own rental properties held by your self-directed IRA. This would be a prohibited / self-dealing tr...
Michael Win
Loan vs all cash purchase
I know people purchase properties with all cash. Can someone explain to me why anyone purchase a property with all cash rather than finance it. I just bought 6 duplexes and here are the numbers for the two options....
Gia Hughes
Discouraged but Fighting the Feeling
I have wanted to own properties for sometime. I have a primary residence. I've completed real estate school (didn't take the exam). I have a good credit score and super debt-to-income ratio. I have a process for anal...
George Gammon
Googles HUGE Red Flag to REI's
This is a chart of the term "flip houses" being entered into Google. It peaks in July, 2007 (the worst time to buy) and bottoms in Sept., 2011 (the best time to buy). It's now at levels approaching 2007.
Mark A.
Discouraged but Staying Motivated
Its been about a year now when I decided to take a serious look into real estate investing. Stumbled upon this community and decided to dedicate my time outside of work to educating myself on this venture. At the begi...
Tom V.
Flipping ain't easy: Zillow flailing in initial foray
Interesting stories in May about Zillow going into the home buying business. https://www.geekwire.com/2018/inside-look-zillows-first-home-purchase-real-estate-media-giant-will-buy-sell-houses/21 day close, easy for s...