First time total newbie at this. First PostHave many close friends that are contractors and can give very fair pricing on repairs and maintenance.My child is moving 1 1/2 hours away for college. I am thinking of purc...
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I'm looking on getting 2 properties from a friend that he needs cash for other business but he can't do a mortgage, and I'm looking to buy some property's, so I was wandering if I can open an LLC and then have him t...
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Suppose I buy property with cash (to get a better deal, quick close etc). Can I refi with a mortgage and get the same rate down the road?Let me explain. Say price of home is 500K and investor mortgage rate is 4.5%. I ...
My husband and I are looking to buy an investment property in Florida (open to other suggestions) but short term rentals are so hard to come by with HOA’s. I saw a website for mid term rentals with fully furnished pla...
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Are you aware of the 1031 Exchange and how it works? If not, then this article will help you to be familiar with the 1031 Exchange and how is it beneficial for you as the investor.
A 1031 Exchange...
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Hello - First time poster here. Eventually I'd like to get into real estate investing, but for now this is about financing my primary residence. I've done quite a bit of research on this deal, but there are gaps in ...
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Hi everyone,We recently purchased a duplex in Ohio we are going to owner-occupy and we are looking for any advice you all have as we become landlords. I’ve read the Book on Managing Rental Properties so I feel like I ...
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I had a caller come in via some mailers I sent out the other week and this guy has a fair amount of properties, 20+ I believe he said. We had a plesant conversation discussing a huge number of things including that t...
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Hello BP community, I live and Sell Homes in San Diego CA. I stumbled upon this property, SOLD for $609,000 needed flooring, paint, kitchen and bathrooms (flipper refinished cabinets) then sold it for $709,000 two mon...
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I am looking to sell 2 properties right now - both located in Northern Los Angeles (specifically Thousand Oaks). I am most likely going have friend of mine as my listing agent to sell both homes. I have 2 questions:...