Molly Morlino
Our First Rentals! (pictures!)
My husband and I dreamed of these for the last 18 months... We pushed, paid things off and saved money... Did much of the work ourselves, and here we are! Landlords! (well, we are taking applications this week) The...
Michael Quarles
What Happened to BP?
I’ve been away for a while (enough about me)
What the heck happened to BP? I see a few of the guys who contributed and built this place however it doesn’t feel the same. Not even close.
What happened?
I reme...
Jason Baldwin
Crime Rate - How high is too high?
I recently stumbled on a fully occupied 6 unit property that would bring in about 35% Cash on Cash and that does take into consideration 15% vacancy. The city itself has a higher than average crime rate according to n...
Karen Smith
Key Qualities to Consider in a Borrower Before Offering Private Money Loans
What Qualities Should You Look for in a Borrower Before Offering Private Money Loans?
Collin Hays
Tips for negotiating your real estate deal
I visit fairly often with investors looking at a certain vacation rental property to make an offer on. I am not a realtor, so I cannot give advice as though I am one, but there are some guidelines that I have used pe...
Alex R.
Southern Impression Homes
I'm looking at purchasing some new construction homes in Jacksonville, FL with a company called "Southern Impression Homes" (www.sihomesfl.com). They currently are selling 3/2 homes for about $150k and rent them for a...
Jake Andronico
Just met w/ a developer - housing affordability may get much worse.
Just spoke to a developer in Northern Nevada, and he made a comment that was pretty shocking to hear first hand. Apparently, local jurisdictions here are saying they want more affordable housing, but in the same sente...
Michael Guzik
Why out of state investors fail?
I receive lots of messages and am reached out by quite a few of out of state investors. I'm sure it is no surprise or secret that Texas is a very hot and desirable real estate market. I always do my best to provide va...
Violet Minnella
USAA's REAL ESTATE REWARDS NETWORK
Has anyone ever joined the USAA Real Estate Rewards Network? A few highlights from the description of the program:Access to a select group of top-performing real estate agents who help you through the home buying or s...
LaVonna Shannon
Quick Newbie Questions
I called my credit union, Navy Federal and asked them some specific questions about their mortgage programs. Here is what I found out:
1. Only a SFH qualifies for 100% financing.
2. 100% financing can't be used for...