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I'm a new investor from California Bay Area and interested in properties around DFW area. I noticed there're quite a few houses mentioned foundation issues which could take a few thousand dollars to fix with 10-15 yea...
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Hello All,Good News:After some minor setbacks, including an AC leak in the attic that ruined a 5'x4' section of my ceiling two days before we were supposed to list on MLS, my first flip in Houston hit the market! I re...
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I have a guy wants to be paid cash off the books on a job he is doing for me. Is this a problem for 'ME' ?? Whats the pitfalls of doing THAT??
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I have been creating my buyer list based on the postings here and have a question I couldn't find an answer to. In regards to e-mailing or calling the we buy houses type ads is it best to mention that I am new to this...
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Hello,
My wife and I started investing (buying) in real estate about 20 years ago with no real end game in mind. We’ve asked various financial advisors over the years their thoughts but they’re all so stock market or...
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I have been notified by my insurance company that they are cancelling my policy due to "the dwelling roof has curling, lifting and granular loss shingles." I had a roofing contractor inspect the roof and give me a quo...
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My mother has 3 rental properties, and our current home. She has done fairly well for an immigrant into the US from MX. I have always seen her juggle these 3 houses and recently, this last Easter my spark for real est...
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Hey my name is Jason! I have done a few wholesale deals. Now I’m ready to move on to my first rental using brrrr. NOW I LIVE IN PHILADELPHIA IS BALTIMORE A GOOD MARKET FOR ME TO INVEST FOR FIRST RENTAL, ALSO HOW DO I...
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Ok that was an exaggeration 😂 but seriously, I need advice! I recently secured a couple of cool properties to flip, these are my very first ever. The first property the contractor bid a really simple kitchen an...
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I'm under contract to buy a condo in Florida at 25% down. Closing on 6/30, in 3 days.Lender called and told me I must put down 30%. Apparently the condo complex is more than 50% investor-owned, and Fannie will requi...