David F.
Risks of Assignments
I have read in many different books/articles the Pro's of assigning real estate purchase agreements. It seems like a simple enough strategy for people to get started in real estate who may not have enough money for a...
Loc R.
Agents double-ending: ethical?
A strategy that I have used, & others have advocated is to approach a listing agent & offering to allow him/her to represent me as the buyer.
By doing so, the agent gets both the buyer's & the seller's ...
Mary R.
culverts
If someone told you the "Topography: Cleared/Pasture Land, Heavy Woods, Woods Natural State, Gently-Rolling, Level Lot" needed at least 12 culverts buried before you could use it, what would your thoughts be?
That so...
Eric Sipe
My fear, your fear, everyone's fear
Fear.Fear drives us, motivates us, and can stop us dead in our tracks if left unchecked.I'm nearing my first RE purchase and I have fear. I don't fear a bad deal. I know I am competent and will find a great deal for a...
Clint Harris
Tracking down a property owner from an estate
I’ve pulled county tax records on 40-50 properties before, and have an unlimited account on WhitePages to look up owner contact info, numbers, addresses, etc. I’ve done cold calls and sent a couple targeted letters. ...
Jon Ferraiolo
BRRRR Into Your Permanent Home?
Hi all,
My fiancé and I are looking at homes in the Atlanta area, and I've thought about using the BRRRR method to find the home we want to move into. I would follow every step in the process, similar to how I plan o...
Jake Somers
New Investor That Needs Help (900 N 31st St, Waco, TX 76707)
Hello, I am a college student who has saved up money and is looking to invest in rental properties. I have done a ton of research and just want to jump in so I can learn from experience. However, I only have this mone...
Derek Hansen
Appraiser refuses comps from the west... Redlining?
Currently have a deal falling apart because of low appraisals and was wondering what other's thought. Have 2 duplexes under contract in Rochester NY for 60k each. They are fully rented and make the 2% rule. But.. I...
Nathan Stanley
First property in SoCal
Bought our first property in Oceanside SoCal. First to live then rent out for med to long term. VA loan at 2.5, with half of closing cost covered and a 2k in finance credit. We have plenty saved for known expenses alo...
Jeet Sangha
does this sound shady?
this is going to be my first rent to own deal. I put an ad up on craigslist to see if there was a market for rent to own and i received some serious calls. This particular person is very interested in renting my prope...