I recently acquired my first primary residence and am seeing ways I can best utilize the space for real estate investing. The property is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath (one of the rooms is the master with its bathroom and acces...

I'm looking to use my VA loan here in Austin, TX to buy a single family or multi (preferably). Does anyone here have any success stories? I won't have a down payment and I'm exempt from property taxes. Someone help me...

With all the GC horror stories here, has anyone bypassed General Contractors altogether and just have Vendors Install?Are most Vendors who Supply & Install Licensed, Bonded, Insured in the same manner as GC's?I'm ...

I recently purchased my first out of state investment property in PA. I am currently having my handyman fix up the property & I am replacing the heating system from oil to electrical. Since I live in Miami &amp...

Hello,We are trying to refinance however, lenders are asking that we request a payoff or subordination of a lien held by HUD. We would like to know if you would recommend that we challenge the lien based on the follow...

Can the seller terminate contract due to environmental defects in ILLINOIS?Following a mold inspection, we (buyers) found out that there is mold in the house. After we gave our Inspection Response, the seller;- first,...

The short. Potential income stream from tenant electricity. Install solar for say .15 kwh. Sell to tenant for market. So cal edision low tier is .26kwh. .09 kwh profit. So if a rental uses 10,000 kwh. Thats a $900 inc...

Below is info on the deal.  Any advice would be appreciated.  Let me know if I missed anything.  Thanks!House cost is $125,000 - negotiate to $122,000 (4/2) 1626 sq ft.Taxes = $2,582rentometer states = average rent = ...

An idea Ive been toying with for a while is giving financial books to my tenants.  Specifically the Richest Man in Babylon and The Total Money Makeover.  I realize you can lead a horse to water, but my theory is that ...

There Is Still Money To Be Made In 'Mobile Homes' In Today's inventory strapped San Diego Coastal real estate marketI am frequently asked if the market is still ripe for investing in old "Mobile Homes". The following ...