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Hi there,So I am still looking for my first deal in Georgia. I would like to purchase a rental property. I have only a 25K HELOC so my options are pretty limited. I keep seeing alot of cheap and decent looking homes i...
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Well, technically, i'm living in Pearland now, but i have owned a few houses around Houston. I'm a full time IT guy that has purchased, rented, and sold a handful of properties on my own over the last decade. I've mad...
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Hi MTR Group...I bought my first 4-plex in St. Petersburg Florida that I intend on turning into mid-term rentals. I will be gutting all (4) units so I get to design them any way I want. Wondering what kind of amenit...
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I am starting a marketing campaign tailored to estate sales. I believe that someone just passed away and the home is going to be shortly sold after that. I am not too familiar with probates and how they work. Can I pu...
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Hello,I am considering renting to a retiree that has offered 18 months rent in advance. She is selling her home and will live with her 22 year old son. Her monthly income is $2200 in social security and her son earns ...
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Real Estate Buying Tips from Fred EckertUse a Realtor and if not paying cash, get a good lender. Get pre-approved for a loan!Buy when others aren’t buying!Get information about the property you are interested in from...
For me, I Borrow Money from Private Lenders 1 of 2 Ways1. Short Term with Balloon2. Long Term with Monthly PaymentsShort Term with BalloonFor my fix & flip businesses in Philadelphia & Chicago, I offer my inve...
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Ok so I'm reading everything I can, and very serious about doing REI. I decided the biggest obstacle I'd have would be funding. So I decided to ask a wealthy family friend if I approached him with the right deal,would...
Hello everyone, quick question. I understand that the seller needs to accept the offer first, obviously. We made an offer 4 days ago and haven't heard back from our realtor. My question is: Is it usual on a short sale...
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Hello everyone, I have received a application from a tenant who has bad credit. 574 scoreShe makes extremely good money, 8k per month offshore. Should I make her give a larger deposit?have a cosigner?move on and find ...