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I found the house on my local court records website, it was in probate and after further research I cold called the 72 year old brother in Texas. I asked him if he wanted to sell and he said that one other person had ...
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This was my biggest project yet. It went a little longer than expected due to having to deal with a jackhole of a contractor, but luckily the market is hopping and prices are increasing. Offers in over asking price, ...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Palatine.
Purchase price: $178,000
Cash invested: $178,000
This was my first RE Purchase. I had a goal to buy a place by 25. I mi...
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One of my tenant has owed 3 months of rent now. They paid some to their arrears when they have money but It’s so far behind, even when they get their job back (blue collar) they wont be able to pay their arrears in fu...
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Hello,
I am a new investor, and need some help or direction. I want to place a few offers, but I am having trouble obtaining MLS's Retail and Wholesales (REOs and SS) reports from agents. Where can I find t...
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Hey Guys!I haven't been as active on the forums near as much as I would have like to have been these past few months. Mostly because I've been scouring the MLS looking for deals or checking on our current rehab houses...
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Hi all. I am just starting to break into the real estate "game". I currently work a full time job, part time job as a stagehand, and have a side business doing photo booths for weddings and parties. I work alot, an...
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Having reached Financial Independence via Buy and Hold Rental Properties I am often asked by new Investors “What would you do now if you had to start over?”The following is my 6 Step Plan if I had to start over, it mi...
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Hey! Got some confusion with refinancing. If I buy a house with cash and fix it up, would I be able to refinance with the regular bank if I don't have a w-2 job? Thank you!!!
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Hey Everyone,
Thanks for reading. I’m interested in hearing what people have to say in regards in building a reliable network of contractors without actually having to contract them. I am moving to Colorado and plan ...