Benjamin Carver
Any Investors/Locals in the Houston, TX Area?
Hey y'all, I'm a college student looking to purchase my first property next year and I'm trying to get a feel for the market in Houston, TX. I've been analyzing properties that I wish to house-hack, mainly single-fami...
Ryan Sweeney
First time home build
Hello Everyone,I have scrubbed through several threads and haven't seen anything that could help me.I am going to build my first two (investment) homes on empty lots that I own. I am looking for general guidance for ...
Torin Murphin
Buy first home or invest?
I'm hoping to pick some local REIs and realtors' brains here and get some advice.My wife and I will be inheriting about $70k over the next year from her dad. My wife *really* wants to buy our own home since we've been...
Malayna Johnson
Tax Sale - Focused Investors (Beginner)
I'm just beginning the in-depth research of investing in tax sales. My mother and grandmother have done them for years, but I want some other opinions, as they only do tax sales in Indiana. Does anyone invest in tax s...
Steven Medina
Accounting challenges to Holding LLC
How common and are there significant/sufficient benefits to have a Master Holding LLC own sub LLC's (property deeded to the sub LLC?) We currently have three rental SF properties in two LLC's currently and will have ...
Pete Storseth
DTI vs Credit score
Credit score 710. DTI high. Income low. Hey guys, here's my question. I'm trying to lower my DTI by paying off one of my loans early and another credit card. But I still have two cards left I cant pay off yet. I will ...
James L.
Question about ethics with REO listing agent and recent situation
We recently found our first property perfect for a rehab and resale in a close by neighborhood. Fannie Mae owned REO. Palm Beach County, FL.We saw the property the weekend it hit the market and by Monday placed an o...
Brad Crosby
How do I address my tenent having a live-in guest?
I began renting out my 3 bed 1 bath in November to two tenants that are roommates living in separate rooms. Less than a month later I stopped in for a scheduled maintenance request and found one tenant's boyfriend han...
Elizabeth Zuniga
Working on first deal
Hello everyone! I am currently working on my first deal. I have two questions:1. Do I make an offer on the property before speaking to the private lender?2. Is the inspection supposed to be done after the offer has be...
Adam Craig
Why dont accountants understand real estate investing?
I have used 2 different CPA's and they all seem to think alike. Both prefer I max out my SEP IRA / HSA before putting the money into real estate. I put a nice chunk of cash into both but I want real estate to be my m...