Kevin Le
How to find a local private investor?
My partner and I are currently new investors stationed in Jacksonville NC. We have been doing an extensive amount of research into real estate and have been working with real estate agents and contractors. We are wond...
Filippo Baldo
Do 7-10% CAP rates on Loopnet sound too good to be true?
Hey people, I'm just a newbie and was looking around Loopnet.com and saw many properties (selling for 7-8 figures) with crazy cap rates like 7-10% which means 15-30% cash on cash return. Am I missing something? Soun...
Steven McMahan
Start 401k or put more money towards student loans?
I'm 31, and managed to save a little over $1,000 in the past year with the intention of starting a Roth IRA. Two different people have said it's not worth starting one unless you have 2K, but I know that even just tha...
Tristen M Walker
Back Of Envelope Analysis
Hello there!When you guys/girls are looking for a new property, what are some quick calculations you do to determine if the property is worth pursuing? I know of the 1% Rule, 50% Rule, Cap Rate, Cash on Cash Return an...
James Gibbons
Buying, rehabbing and selling in Maryland
Hi all, forgive me if this is a basic question. Are there any disadvantages and/or penalties to buying/fixing and flipping in MD, in a relatively short timeframe? Hidden costs/charges? Thanks in advance. -James
Marian Smith
What defines a "balanced market" in sf rentals?
What is a balanced market in sf rentals? I have been reading that a 6 month supply is "balanced" for sf sales. Texas has currently a 4-5 month suppply for sale so is now entering a sellers market, supposedly. I lo...
Jerry Noel
Getting a loan for residential property
I am a new Invester in San Diego, CA with good credit and I was wondering how and where do I get a loan. I already know from experirence that the banks are not a good start.
Ebe Chinweze
Newbie question on a 2 unit, live in
Hi all,
First thanks for all of the contributors to the forum, great advice that I've come across. I'm new to REI. I have a question and what I think is a unique situation(compared to the rest of USA). We live in ...
Kurt Chen
Fannie Mae REO Pool Sale
Anyone knows how the Fannie Mae REO Pool Sale is going? Who has done it and got inside info to share?
From BP podcast show 60, the guest Serge Shukhat mentioned a group of Texas investor buying from Fannie Ma...
Charity K.
Using FHA 203k for home/investment??
Hi. My husband and I are looking for some information about a few things. 1. Investment properties 2. Remodeling our home. The two tie in together because of financing but we have several questions about both scena...