Here's another tip for working with hard money lenders. Let the lender order the appraisal. Don’t think by already having an appraisal it is going to speed up your loan processing. It’s typically a mistake and will ul...
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Hey all, I'm from San Francisco and interested in Omaha because of it's strong economy, good school system, relatively low vacancy rate, etc. I also visited the area a few years back and met the nicest people :)I've ...
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Let's say I find a great traditional shortsale where the asking price is $250,000. Can I go below that asking price and still get the deal accepted by the bank? If so, what research can I do that might help me deter...
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Hello BP Community! I've been learning about the wholesaling discipline for a couple of months now paying g close attention to topics involving real estate and wholesalingin SoCal. I relocated to SoCal from the DC-met...
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Where do I start to determine if this deal is worth it? We have a potential property that would be a complete rehab. It has been empty for 3 years, was bank owned. Private party purchased it last year, gutted it, &...
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Hey guys and gals, this is a example of a deal near me that I would appreciate your opinion on; checking to see if I am on the right track or not-This Garden Style 1980 built apartment complex is 50u, listed @$1595000...
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Recently, I've been experiencing some confusion as it relates to cash flow, expenses, and the concept of self-sustaining properties.At some indeterminate point in the future, I want to have replaced my monthly w2 inco...
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Thought I’d get the consensus from the rehabbers here who are doing at least a few flips per year.
How are you maximizing your time when it comes to finding rehab deals? It’s been incredibly time intensive for me to...
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Would you buy a property near a flourishing university with the intention of converting it into a student rental, if the general trend of property valuation is stagnant or slightly decreasing? The population in this a...
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Hey friends, Happy New Year!I am looking to buy my first investment property in the first half of 2020, and since I live in Brooklyn, NY and I’m not yet a millionaire, this will be a long distance investment. So far I...