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Hi everyone!First time home-buyer here, planning a future with the spouse which involves them going into medical school and our need for an extra income!Lo and behold real estate investing and landlording has peaked m...
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Hello, Newbie here from CA. I'm wondering whether I should buy and hold or flip for more income these days. Any advices are welcome!
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We are thinking of moving to South Carolina (east coast side) and we are looking for information on the rental market. We live in PA now, rentals and the laws are fairly favorable to the landlord. Does anyone have...
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Hello BP,My name is Travis and I'm located in Southeast Louisiana. I've been lurking BP and REI for a while now and I've decided it's time to take action. I've always been drawn to wholesaling and would like to start ...
Looking to get funding for our first deal.We've heard about Lima Capitol at the beginning of podcast #167. What we want to do is get the pre-approval out of the way first so we can look at and make an offer on a renta...
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There is a foreclosed distressed property in my neighborhood that is currently FSBO. I'd like to buy it with no money down to rehab and occupy. What's the best route for me to go provided it's a deal of course? Hard M...
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Had a potential tenant/roommate once ask me to rent a room $250 bills paid. Laughable price, and a part-time job flipping fries could afford more than that. And, of course, the whole "they're making unreasonable reque...
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Are you bullish on the Bay Area market appreciating over the next 5-10 years? San Mateo has seen 12% appreciation this year, which in my eyes in isn't sustainable. But I'm curious as to what you think about the future...
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Hey all, Yes you should always use the 3x rule when evaluating if a tenant can afford your rent. However I've come across a few very good applicants who have great credit, little debt, and solid jobs. There salary's ...
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Seller financing -- when the seller gives the buyer a mortgage -- can help both home buyers and sellers.Seller financing can be a useful tool in a tight credit market. It allows sellers to move a home faster and get ...