A quick overview: I am doing these write-ups on my first couple real estate investing endeavors for a couple of reasons. First of all, I am trying to let people know more about myself, and especially those of you wh...
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Economic Update
(Monday, June 21, 2021)
Fire has always been part of Southern California’s ecosystem, but today’s wildfires are more intense, more frequent, and more dangerous than ever. The memories of massive bla...
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I just received my appraisal back on my first property (duplex). It came back 11K under the purchase price agreement. Not really sure what to do now. Any advice?I reached out to my agent already. She unfortunately...
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My wife and I have become increasingly interested in diversifying our portfolio and investing in real estate. Most of our non-liquid assets are invested in a low-cost, globally diversified ETF portfolio, but see a lot...
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Ok, I'm going at re post this because it disappeared and in the BiggerPockets abyss. So here goes the lengthy explanation (Again).
I have a client with a $230,000 mortgage on a $260,00 home and a 6 month old bankrupt...
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Hi Everyone!My name is Eric, I live in Addison TX, and I work in healthcare IT. I've been a BP member for a while now, but this is my first post. I've mostly just been in the background, reading and learning as much...
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How do you guys show occupied MLS properties? and what if the first investor doesnt want it and you have to show it to another ? do you submit your offer with a contengency for this?
and IF anyone can comment On thi...
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