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I have $25k to use toward my first multi family apartment building. I also have a VA loan to use that can get me $500k-700k with zero down at 2-3% interest. What are some steps that I can take early on to purchase my ...
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I am looking at a 4family. 4900 sq feet. It is a full, rehab. I have a contractor who would like to partner with me, it would be a buy and hold for me after it is finished. Purchase price $25,500. Arv $150,000. Rehab...
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I'm thinking about going the "buy, hold and rent" route in investing and was wondering what exactly is needed to rent out to tenants. Do I need contracts, a lawyer, property manager or is it just a person to person th...
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I am curious to know everyone's ideas on what they find to be most effective in the text of their mailings.
What do you actually write on your letter/postcard that you think motivates the seller to call you. Or does ...
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So I closed on my first property (a duplex in Louisville, KY) and am in the process of getting it rent ready. I just got the first water bill that seems to indicate a pretty significant leak (or error) and I'm not sur...
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Hey everyone,I'm very new to REI and spend a good amount of time reading and learning as I am still a ways away from doing my first deal (A multi-unit owner occupied buy and hold). I'm finishing up college in spring 2...
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Does anyone work with a private money lender they can recommend in Illinois? Not HARD MONEY lender, strictly private money lender who doesnt charge the high interest rate and the points?Thank you
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Hey BP! After a bunch of reading here on the forums and blogs and countless books, I've decided that I like the idea of incorporating either with an LLC or S-Corp or perhaps another entity for the added level of pers...
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I know there are a lot of wholesalers that are shady/ dishonest. Have you or anyone you know ever had a positive experience with a wholesaler ? what value did they provide to you as a buyer or seller? were there any e...
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Hey everyone. New to the forum and to REI. I have been researching a ton of deals for small multifamily properties and am having trouble committing. I have a couple problems holding me back.
My situation: I current...