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What I am about to reveal below is a chapter of my life that, truth be told - I am embarrassed about. However, I have decided to share my story to inspire and teach a lesson to all investors, specially newbie investor...
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I saw at duplex today that I've been spying and upon arrival my realtor informed me the owners are going through a bankruptcy. Being on the market 100+ days it looks like the sale of the property would have helped ...
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I am renting my newly purchased sfh and really need your advise on picking the tenant. Both is ready to move in this Saturday oct 1.
Applicant #1: the couple with 2 kids and a dog. Combined income is 2x monthly rent. ...
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New investor.I am interested in a property that is in preforeclosure. The date for the auction is Jan.10th. I have not contacted the owner yet, because I am not sure how long the process of doing a subject to takes. I...
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There is a couple who filed bankruptcy. They have a home worth ~ 82K. They owe 55K that they used a hardmoney lender for a 5 yr loan @ 11% with a balloon payment. They don't have the resources to pay the balloon when ...
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Hello,A lead came in today from a gentlemen who wants to sell his house immediately. I went out to the property this afternoon, and I would classify him as extremely motivated (aka he offered me the keys). The probl...
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First of all, I had never heard of a "zombie foreclosure" until I started researching. I have found a vacant house in my parents neighborhood which I am very interested in purchasing as a home for myself. Both as ...
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I sold a house on land contract. I wanted to know if it is possible that a lien from a government education loan in default could be attached to this property, and does this jeopardize my equity? I should be in firs...