Chelsea Ricketson
If able to put 20 percent down, should I use VA or conventional?
I'm currently active duty, and I am a first-time home buyer with excellent credit and no debt. I have a number of options regarding putting a percentage of the payment down, and I can easily afford to cover closing...
James Vermillion
Bankrupt Dad? Rich Global LLC (Robert Kiyosaki) Declares Bankruptcy
I found this to be interesting. The short version:
One of the companies Kiyosaki has done business under filed for bankruptcy after losing a judgement and being ordered to pay nearly $24M.
Christopher Hunter
Working with an agent
Buyer's agency agreementCompensation. Buyer shall pay firm compensation as follows:$3,000 to be paid up-front$1,000 to be deducted off of the first three properties that are purchased. (may be negotiable)Is this the ...
Sean Daugherty
HELOC and LLC
This is my first post outside of the newbie introductions, so I apologize if this isn't in the correct forum. I've been listening to podcasts and reading forums and articles for what seems like forever, yet there are ...
Daniel J.
Am I crazy for offering so low?
I am working on analyzing a duplex plus garage apt near me and the numbers seem too extreme to make sense. I finally saw it today and it needs some major work, including foundation repair and tile work in the baths. T...
Daria B.
Due On Sale - Estate Planning
In my estate planning I, like many, am looking at the "due on sale" clause (if) within the 2 mortgages for my rentals.I've yet to find these terms or similar definition within the mortgage documents and am still rerea...
Connor Swalm
Contracting Woes
Towards the end of last year I was finishing up my first flip. It was a great house for my first flip. Not too big, not too small, and I made just the right amount of mistakes to learn valuable lessons, but still turn...
Eidref Laxa
Grandmas House in Mountain View CA Quitclaim Deed then Refi?
We are entertaining the idea of purchasing my fiancee's grandmother's home in Mountain View, CA. This house is in a PRIME location, walking distance to google. COMPS are going for 1.2-1.4 mil ARV. We want to present t...
Bruce L.
When do you reward yourself with Lavish Gifts?
So, there is a thread out there about a newbie wanting to buy a Lambo and given that he just started, and had no money at the time, most people consensus is that buying a Lambo would not be a good idea at that time...
Caroline Gerardo
Declining Home Prices In These Cities
Sharing the Freddie Mac Worst Cities in terms of declining values. Boom towns zoom towns going down. Probably time to sell in Boise.