James C.
Tax refund...what should I do?
I've been stalking the forums for a few weeks now; love everything that I'm learning here!I just received a tax refund check in the mail*, and I'm wondering what some smart people would suggest doing. *Before you ask ...
Jesse Li
Are these rules of thumb realistic?
As I read some of the rules of thumb for real estate investing, I can't help but question if they are realistic or simply wishful thinking.For example, 70% rule says you should by a house with total cost including reh...
Ryder Meehan
ListingSpark (Commission-Free MLS Listing for $7/day)?
I recently listing at house in Richardson, TX FSBO and got a call from a rep at ListingSpark.comIt sounds very compelling and almost too good to be true. Since I'm out of state, listing FSBO seemed a little intimidat...
Zack Bloom
Apartment Investing: 100 duck-sized horses or 1 horse-sized duck
Trying to create a metaphor here based on the popular Reddit Question: "Would you rather fight 100 duck-sized horses or 1 horse sized duck" and draw parallels to apartment vs. single family home investing. You can go ...
Rich Weese
How many think the worst is over? Part 2.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38277180/ns/business-consumer_news/
A couple days ago I posted the same topic. The above article is an article that discusses possible deflation and recession for the U.S. There are a lot ...
Chester Knapp
Duplex analysis critique (house hacking in Seattle)
I am considering a purchase of a duplex as an owner occupier in a central Seattle neighborhood (limited by a commute to Redmond). I am a newbie, and would like a few more experienced eyes to look over the numbers and...
Kat W.
Indianapolis - College to Keystone, Arsenal Park to State Fairgrounds
Hi everyone!I'm looking around Indianapolis trying to find neighborhoods that I'd like to focus on. I like the south Broad Ripple area, but there isn't anything meeting my criteria at the moment. I've started looking ...
Matt Markel
Potential flip, worried about bad timing & surrounding REO homes
So I am looking into a 3b 1.5 ba 1500 sq ft with 2 car attached garage. This would be my first flip, but newer REO home, built in 2004. Fair condition, needs AC, updating in kitchen. clean up and landscaping. Asking...
Vincenz DeCastro
Commercial Multifamily listings advertising 100% occupancy
Long story short, I'm new to the REI world and have been steadily approaching my first deal. I've been analyzing multifamily commercial listings seeing apartments from as little as 8 units to as much as 200 units thro...
Joshua Dorkin
Investing during the boom vs. investing now . . .
Hey all -
I was contacted by a reporter who is working on an article about investing during the boom vs. now and she is looking for feedback. I make no promises, but jump in and leave your feedback and perhaps we ca...