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Hi all,
I am in the process of a short sale on my home here in CA. I started keeping a log of what has happened so far and thought it might benefit others if I share what happens. So I googled for a short sale/forecl...
I have read that the best thing to do when taking over a loan "Subject To", is to immediately inform the lender so that everything is out in the open up front. Three thoughts on this, and I'd like your input:
First,...
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I'd like to pose a question to the group that's been on my mind. I'm probably getting ahead of myself. Part of my plan is to do something like Brandon did and purchase a rental property that will help fund my kids' co...
I have been watching the last 4 months in absolute awe. Unemployment is through the roof, businesses are going bankrupt, most people are staying home not spending money yet the stock market and Real Estate market are...
Hello BP,I'm still a newbie at all this so please feel free to recommend any reading material to get me started. Long-term I would like to own multiple rental properties so this would be the first step.My girlfriend a...
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I am considering a self directed IRA. Has anyone worked with BuyPD, Am Estate and Trust and Accuplan? I also talked to IRA Financial Group in NY but they do not work as custodians'. Is a custodian required?
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Hello fellow BPers. I have been a long time reader of these forums and have picked up a tremendous base of knowledge from you, my colleagues, on this forum. I am mostly a passive investor, and so have not had a real...
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I thought I'd try Cozy.co this time around after hearing recommendations from others on Bigger Pockets. It was a big mistake. Their application process was fine and their screening reports good. It's their money handl...
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Hello, What have you done what do you prefer? What are the pros and cons of both? Have you guys bought real estate (multifamily or single family) in cash and rented them until you saved up for your next investment to...
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I am trying to gain some knowledge and experience of investing in the military and what challenges it can pose. I would like to hear the challenges, successes, and learning that occurred. Reason is to learn from other...