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A lot of these how-to guys seem to be not really liked much by investors I have noticed.
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Hi everyone, what are your thoughts on incorporating comprehensive Energy Efficiency upgrades into residential real estate sales and also investment strategies? For example, upgrading all lightbulbs to LEDs, appliance...
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I have tried to make it a practice (recently) of giving something away whenever I have come into some unexpected cash. I realize that I could do (should do) more, but I guess you have to start somewhere.
A few times...
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We bought our home for $150k last year and put about $40K in renovations in and overhauled the entire home. The house is about 1,800 sq ft. Brand new homes in the area sell for up to $150/sqft but renovated homes sell...
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I wanted to hear everyone's thoughts. Two (2) of the singe family homes I own are in the same HOA. I received a letter asking me to vote on if the HOA should restrict homes to be purchased in that HOA for the purpos...
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Has anyone got experience in using the cash advance as a downpayment, and repaying the loan from the cash flow? Has this been effective? What are some risks (aside from the high interest rate on repayment)?thanks !
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Hi BP - I wanted to throw this question and see if anyone has done this.I am selling my investment property in CA, and I am meeting with an RE Agent tomorrow.One thing I wanted to ask him was to include a contingency ...
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Hello everyone!So I feel like I'm in a bit of a pickle right now. I had these contractors working on a flip for me. One day the lead just packed up all of his stuff and Left without letting me or my wife know. I showe...
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Now, I'm getting much more agressive. I'm tired of useless efforts that have no return (mail, am messages) I pursue and talk to anyone about the properties I have interest in..neighbors, lawyers, family... Live people...
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and why?(single family and multi-units)