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Education: In preparation for my first buy, I have listened to every podcast from BP (mailed on a flash key from my girlfriend) before/during deployment to Afghanistan. Read books like Rich Dad Poor Dad, Millionaire ...
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I passed my real estate exam about a month ago and am just waiting for my license to arrive from NJ. I have already started the process of working as an IC with a nearby brokerage that does residential, commercial, pr...
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I am looking into selling my 4-plex on the East Side of Providence. Nothing wrong with it--I just realize it's going to be time to move on in the next 6-9 months and prices seem good at the moment with such low intere...
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I am planing on house hacking my 1st property at the start of the new year. I will have about 10k and probably take another 10k from my 401k. I live in Phx area and plan on purchasing a property at least an hour withi...
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I was wondering how many people are efiling their documents/assignments of mortgage? If you buy a note from FCI exchange, they charge $200 for this. I could file it myself for this particular county for under $20 vi...
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I have been looking for a solid mentor or partner in my area and outside my area for the last 5 years, and i have have met with is not so good people. I my search I've had people short my on wholesale deals, intention...
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I'm looking to compare qualitative data on underwriting mistakes and their impacts on financial forecasting. Any folks with underwriting/mentoring experience, what would you classify a "mistake" as? Do you have a marg...
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For sellers who must reduce their asking price to achieve a
A successful outcome, they likely will net less at the closing table.
Price Reductions
Carefully pricing a home allows sellers to walk away with the most...
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After investing for 30 years I understand market cycles (of real estate as well as the financing), intrinsic value of property, highest and best use of a property, and the role of technology, good marketing and how a ...
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I've been struggling with this question for a couple weeks now, and I'd really love your un-biased opinions on this life decision.First of all, the facts: To comfort you, I do have almost 10 years experience and have ...