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Hey there BP! Wondering if anyone is currently buying in or around Southern California area, if so where? I am finding the properties a bit out of reach for me in my local area, and I’m hesitant to start buying out of...
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Hello Forum,
These questions are directed to the landlords that charge an application fee. I think that this would be a good way to cover the fee's associated with the credit check and criminal background check. Being...
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Alden Global Capital, known for owning the Chicago Tribune, has invested in Chicago's delinquent property taxes. With a total expenditure of nearly $2.4 million, Alden's venture purchased unpaid taxes on over 600 prop...
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Good Afternoon Everyone,
I’m sure this question has been asked several thousand times, by Robert Kiyosaki fans, but I’m inquiring because I watch my uncle when I was younger purchase large commercial building and ren...
In New Zealand, the price of real estate has shot up substantially. Despite talks of a slow down in mainstream media, I don't actually see this happening. I'm bullish on the price of real estate in New Zealand for the...
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I wanted to know if anyone can recommend a way to pay a contractor that doesn't accept credit cards with a credit card to protect oneself from being ripped off. I think Googlepay or Ebay might be an option with little...
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Just wondering if anyone uses a Virtual Assistant to help run their business, and if so, how is it working for you? Would you recommend it?
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I am looking to buy a property in Denver to tear down and build a spec home in its place. I was wondering what are the things I need to watch out for/be aware of besides lot location and size when picking a house to b...
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I love hardwood floors and prefer them over vinyl and laminate, but wood is very expensive.Does anybody have experience with either utility oak or reclaimed hardwood?Utility oak is commonly a low grade hard wood, usua...
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Hello! I am just starting my plan on getting my first investment property this year. If any of you could help me determine what kind of property damage I should avoid either because it costs too much to fix or it is j...