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It is very tight up here in DFW.-Auctions are going at about 85-90% of ARV less repairs-MLS is getting bid up by owner-occupiers-Wholesalers are a joke these daysI am in the process of starting my first direct mail ca...
Hello,I recently started to invest in real estate in Cleveland and would like to discuss the situation that I am in. I bought a duplex from a bank 2 months ago, the upstairs unit is occupied by someone who has been he...
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I received a call today from my probate marketing. This lady inherited the property from her father. She says its free and clear.I asked her when we can meet at the house, and she says her brother lives there and they...
I never thought I’d be in this position, but here I am.
So, I have a few rental properties, but the utilities, taxes, and insurance were all triple the amount forecasted. Over this winter, the utilities drained my a...
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Unfortunately one of my tenants defaulted in March'24. She paid rent till February using one of the rent collection platform that I have been using. Last week she recalled the February month rent saying that she didn'...
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Something I need to get off my chest, likely someone here can relate...So today, one of my letters I sent out to 1,500 people who own more than one property in a neighborhood I target, was posted to the main neighborh...
And I am educating myself about buying Tax deeds in Texas.I spent a week or two comparing all the state’s tax liens sales and tax deed sales…and came up with Texas. Anyone here invest in Tax Deeds/Liens? If so, can...
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Could we deduct 50% of the security deposit as a new tenant placement expense when the previous tenant breaks the lease? or only cleaning and damage expenses? Thx
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Greetings,I'm currently searching for a hard money lender who is lends for properties in the Northwest Indiana area. I currently have a deal on a duplex that's under contract and I've run into some appraisal issues wi...
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Hello,
My name is Renee and I'm just getting started in learning about the ins & outs and details of being successful in real estate investing. I have always paid attention to and been interested in real esta...