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The Dodd-Frank and the Consumer Protection Act have made it virtually impossible for a consumer to obtain a hard money or private money loan anymore. In the wake of the financial crisis, many consumers have had hits t...
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Hello Everyone,I need some advice. I am closing on a duplex in a few weeks and have just learned that the owner would like to occupy their current unit until the end of September (a week and month after closing).I am ...
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I am trying to buy a property where owner passed away, I spoke to the next of kin and they don't want the house. There is a mortgage on house. It's been 2 years now since owner passed away so I would have assumed bank...
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Wow! I've never seen a more difficult way to pick a forum "topic". I'm a web designer by trade and was stopped cold...I have a question which REALLY I suppose no one but me and my lawyer can answer but I think some fe...
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Hello everyone!
I am new to real estate and have so much to learn. I am currently working in the federal sector being a military veteran, I am still looking to find my road to success. I find real estate investing s...
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Hi GangI need your help. I am a landlord, and am wanting to buy more 4 -16 unit buildings. How do I market to find deals? What is the best way. I thought about direct mail as the best method. I am part of the Apa...
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I'm in Florida and I'm have a situation. My wife and I got into a lease w/ option to buy through an investor. Everything checked out and we moved forward, putting a $4000 option fee down. We even met with the previ...
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hello guys! I've been a creep on here for 6 months +..just reading and learning from you all. I've finally decided to introduce my self and situation. My name is Greg. I am looking to become an investor, mainly th...
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We have verbally agreed on purchase price to buy a successful, profitable vacation rental condo in Colorado. Owner uses a primary property mgmt/marketing company for the condo but also does some of his own marketing t...
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I see it all the time. Either new investors or seasoned ones with properties they are selling 'Owner Financing' L/O or Rent2Own.
First the problem is in their true intentions. Most of these guys/gals are doing this ...