I can't count how many times I have heard that:$-credit doesn't matter, it's the deal$-no one checks your credit in this game$-It's so easy to find lenders no matter your credit history$-Hard money lenders care about ...
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Well I put in my first offer on a 3 unit MFH this past week and it was rejected...without a counter offer...and was told my offer insulted the seller!Although I knew it was a low ball offer and didn't expect my first ...
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As tenants, I'm wondering what kind of offer we could present to our landlord to buy the house we are renting. Why would we want to do this, why would we even think that the landlord would be open to such an idea, and...
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I am on contract to purchase an investment property in Ohio and the inspection showed the house has knob and tube wiring even though it was built in 1959. I had an electrician go out today to inspect and give me a quo...
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Hi BP,
You know how they ask at the end of each podcast "What do you believe sets apart successful real estate investors from all those who give up, fail, or never get started?" --- well, I have been in the "never g...
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Hi my 2 brothers is currently renting and paying 1500$/month in a property owned by someone else. He has bad credit. I thought maybe I should get the benefit by investing in a property that he can live in and pay rent...
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I’m entertaining turning my LTR in Southside, Chicago into an STR. Has anyone tried this in this area? Also are there STR regulations already set in place?
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Hi everyone,I am new to REI, and was intending on flipping homes; however, I'm also open to buying and renting out duplexes. So I currently am living in my primary residence and plan to sell it soon and will most like...
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I was chatting with a fellow BP'er on this subject, and it got me thinking if the Wholesaling and/or flipping strategy really a viable long-term plan if you want to exit the workforce?when you break it down, say you a...
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Hello Everyone,It's been 4 years since we moved to Maui from San Francisco. Both my husband and I are interested to start our investment journey with foreclosure properties.I don't have any Real Estate Investment Prop...