Mackenzie Wallace
LLCs and 1031
Ok so here is my question...I'm just getting started out in the idea of real estate investment and whatnot. I am only 27, a lawyer and I work a 9-5 that I like. My mother is closer to retirement age and has wanted to ...
Jim B.
Bedroom in the basement, anybody know the codes? (Illinois)
I'm about to go under contract for a home in the West Chicago Burbs and want to potentially add a bedroom to the unfinished basement, but I'm worried I may (probably) have to add an egress window in order for it to be...
Sara Siri
Close of escrow for 1 week; home has major sewer line; should seller pay for it
Hi,We just purchased a home and closed the escrow recently. We moved in 3 days after closing. After living there for 2 days, there was a major sewer line issue. Both toilets and both bath tubs were also clogged (the h...
Nathaniel Tant
First rental property
Hello everyone!
I just purchased my first home with 25k in equity. I was able to open up a HELOC for 19k and will be using it to remodel the house. The house needs a complete make over, this includes bathrooms, floor...
Jeff Irwin
How is real estate better than stock market?
Hello from Jeff n Debbie in Jacksonville Florida88fierojeff April 27 in Introduce yourselfWe are new here. We have been reading Mark Ferguson's Build a Rental Property Empire, and just ordered "The Blueprint".We are e...
Anthony Nguyen
Winnetka - Another flip in LA Demo Day 5/10/16
Today our company wired on another project in Winnetka, CA. It is a 3/2/2 about 1350sf that needs alot of work. Last year we did 74 flips in San Diego and LA. This year we are projected to crush it.I currently have 3...
Dan Sarao
Understanding the Drivers Behind Analysis Paralysis
For those who have been learning about real estate investing for a while (6-12 months plus) and have not yet done a deal, or for those who have done a deal and then are hesitant to do another what are the reasons for ...
Colin Spivey
Buying an abandoned property
I have an abandoned property that has been abandoned for at least 5 years. It has central heat and air, has a metal roof, an unfinished basement that has potential to add a lot of value to the home, etc. But it has be...
Erin Caldwell
How does it REALLY work when you use someone else's money?
Hi everyone! I have a question that I haven't seen specifically answered in the forums. How does it REALLY work when you use someone else's money for a down payment? I guess this is a good problem to have, but I have ...
Adriel Liwag
Should I sell or keep my condo in Colorado Springs
Hi BP, I'm posting this for a friend.She's the owner of a Condo in Colorado Springs, the vacant lot/field next to the condos were going to be more Condos. Due to the recession the owner was not able to secure financin...