David Ferrette
San Marcos Investment Areas
I own 2 properties in the Round Rock area but I have recently moved to South Austin and was looking into getting in the San Marcos market. Any recommendations on areas to avoid/areas to focus on would be greatly appr...
Alejandro Upegui
New member from Los Angeles
Hi everybody, new to REI and I'm looking to learn as much as possible. I'm from Los Angeles, originally from Florida, and work in the TV business. My wife and I welcomed our 1st child last year and I'm motived to cr...
Annette Hibbler
10 REASONS FORECLOSURES ARE TOXIC
10 REASONS FORECLOSURES ARE TOXICThe following observations are based on my own personal experiences with foreclosures over the last three years. They are my own opinion, thoughts and conclusions and is meant as "foo...
Tony Pardini
Newbie with a couple quick Qs
I'm in the military stationed overseas but will be headed back stateside in August. I've been doing a TON of reading about REI and I think it's the route I want to go while still working full-time. My plan is to use m...
Will F.
Advice for Auction buying in Los Angeles
I've been to the court house steps and witnessed Auction buying here in Los Angeles. So far it looks like you just show up with the cashiers check for the amount in full and make it out to the trustee. Is it as simpl...
Tim M.
Offer made - then owner filed bankruptcy
I made an offer on a MF short sale in PA - was a solid offer, at least 85%+ of appraised value. 2 months later the bank finally reviewed it and verbally advised my agent that they would be accepting the offer. We have...
Account Closed
First Rental Property Analysis
Hello all! I am looking at analysis my first property I want to purchase off of the MLS. It is a 3/2/2/ BRICK build in 1997. The numbers are below.Purchase Price 91,0002015 Taxes 2400 ...
Naina Green
Help! I'm living a renovation/mortgage nightmare!
Hello! We are new homeowners, new to this site and have just started on the path of REI. We bought a house in Mt. Washington (Pittsburgh) in June 2017 through a Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation Loan. We first made an ...
David Minor
Where to start - waterfront mixed use development
I have located land that has been used until this point as industrial and in my opinion is at the end of its life cycle. I would like to rezone for a mixed use development. All of the properties would total approximat...
Debbie Zimmer
Are VRBOs a good investment? Thoughts?
Are VRBOs a good investment? Any watch outs? Would you recommend doing it? If there is already a forum on this subject, please direct me. I'm sure this has been discussed many times :) Debbie