So I took out several personal loans and one of them after two months wants to call the loan because they said i have too many loans before I applied, which is funny because I thought they would have seen the inquries...
Recently came across a deal for a property for 25k. The house is worth at least 85k. Found the deal on Craigslist but the ad said specifically NO WHOLESALERS. So what?! I called anyway and got the contract for 15k. Ha...
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I might take a break from buying from wholesalers for a while.
I'm starting to understand why wholesalers take so much flack. And I've even done it over the years, but recently dealing with them as a buyer is enlight...
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Bigger Pockets,I was introduced to this website while talking to a coworker (we're both active Marines in Okinawa), so naturally I've jumped in and read a few of the "Ultimate guides", watched some videos and signed u...
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So I am starting a partnership with two friends, and we're about ready to get into our first deal. We've found an off-market deal, and we could move on it fairly quickly.We have yet to set up an LLC. I've talked to lo...
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Hi BP members,I am doing research on ways to maximize my return on a 3 family I purchase this past year. I've read a little about lease options and am looking for some members who may have had experience structuring t...
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Few months ago @Tony D. put a post in this Houston Forum asking for help with an investment question. I kinda of added my comments and tried to share my thoughts on it. Later we started communicating. We met few times...
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Now we have all heard the saying "the cart before the horse." It reminds me of something my parents would say when they know i'm about to make a bad purchase as a young adult. Everybody has to learn a few lessons...
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We are purchasing an apartment in San Antonio through an LLC. One of the LLC members is currently out of the country. The question is about the notary required for closing. It seems that some states require that if on...
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I just completed my first flip and cleared 10k, I then bought another property and put down 5k on the house. How and when can I utilize the 1031 exchange? I have read several things on this great tax benefit but I ...