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So, our contractor had to do some work at one of our rental properties over the weekend. He told us today that the tenant, who is a welder, has been welding in the unfinished basement.I'm wondering what the risks are...
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Hi, has anyone knows where is ideal place/or site to find lease to buy property?would those sites " rentbeforeown" with monthly fees are good place to start?Please advise, thanks,
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Greetings! i closed on a short sale 4 plex in Stockton in January. All units vacant but for one section 8 tenant who lost her vouchur before close of escrow. Seller had let her stay by collecting her portion of the re...
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Who decides what the foreclosure starting bid is?
How can you be ahead of the competition and have accurate information/numbers prior the sale date?
Anyone here buying at the courthouse steps? if so please share you...
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I have a lot of friends and family that want to get involved in real estate investing in various capacities. My thoughts are why not start a fund or company that everyone can participate in? Pool our money and resourc...
Background: In March I bought my first house hack as a single, unmarried man with a VA loan. While I paid all closing costs and a 15% down payment*, my girlfriend paid $5,000 of the down payment in exchange for equity...
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74-year-old black woman, not paid rent for two years and the tenant refuses to even sign the form for rental assistance. This poor woman is held hostage by a criminal tenant...and an unjust, illegal government policy....
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Hi all, I just transitioned out of the service and moved back to the area, trying to finally get my foot in the door in this real estate investing game, despite the market insanity, and have been leaning towards Balti...
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Hi, I’m a first time cash buyer who bought 2 properties with my name on the property but am using private funding from parents as well (I pay them a monthly interest rate). I didn’t know about the 6 month refinance ru...
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Hey BP!I haven't been able to find this answer anywhere. I'm trying to buy this 6 unit, and split the financing between the seller (willing to hold the note) and my bank. My plan is to finance some from the bank and g...