Just listened to the recent BP podcast about out of state investing (prices are too high in my area for good cash flow).   David Greene talked about finding a real estate agent, contractor, property manager etc in a t...

I will be rehabbing my investment property (property manager will oversee) and am wondering if contractors expect some upfront payment (e.g carpet layer to buy carpet, cabinet maker for kitchens). I currently have a s...

I've done a lot of wraps and subtos and highly prefer the seller-finance strategy for a lot of reasons, including offering the opportunity of homeownership to those otherwise rejected by traditional banks. I want to c...

Can anyone enlighten me if I can get a cash out refinance on a Condo purchased for $55,000 cash in DFW? ARV will be a solid $85,000. I'd like to pull $50,000 back out in a few months. (I'm waiting to hear back from th...

I have a single family house that is missing the A-Coil/Evaporator.  I called an a/c tech and, over the phone, said I should just replace the entire unit.  I am not sure if the condenser/compressor works.  It looks li...

I have a rental I purchased in September 2017.  It needed substantial rehab and it will be ready for rent later this month.  My understanding is that all expenses and improvements must be added to the basis.   I under...

What are some unexpected issues you guys have come across in your investing either with tenants, property managers or contractors that you really wish you could have anticipated but that caught you off guard on a proj...

I know that HML is a lose term, but I'd define it as loaning money for interest plus points once a deal has been verified. It seems like I could make a lot more as a professional JV, partnering in the profits 50/50 an...

I am looking to do my first flip and trying to get a sense for how best to realize my expenses for capital gains as a DIY flipper. As a DIY flipper my labor/install expenses are significantly less than a flipper that...