Article by Joanne Scoratow

May the REAL lenders step forward please.

The number one question I get asked by a new mortgage broker is, are you a direct lender? This is an intrinsically important question that ...

Hi everyone! Just joined this forum last week and finding it super insightful.
My offer on a home just got accepted last night and was looking for any advice from seasoned investors - I have 10 days from now to do an...

The property in question is 8 units and has been poorly managed; they don’t collect the rents on time and sometimes not at all (so I have been told by seller) and have a lot of deferred maintenance and offer below mar...

Does anyone do any cold calling to spefic list to buy properties? If so, can you describe what you do? Do you have a script you use? How well does it work, etc. Thanks!

I have flipped a few houses now with conventional loans getting started. Made some good money. Bought a 325k house in one of the best neighborhoods. Worth about 450 if fixed up. Been here 6 months with a roommate that...

Hello! I have many years of W2 income with no gaps. Recently (April 2022) I left my W2 job to start working for myself. I have made a consistent income from my client of around $11k/month. I tried applying for a conve...

I'm sure the answer to this question will vary by location, but here goes. We are under contract for a duplex with an additional carriage house apartment in Louisville, Kentucky. This will be a live-in flip, and we p...

Hi BP, I live in California and own a townhome in Houston, TX near my in-laws. I have had great luck renting it out with the help of a management company and knowing the area based off of the multiple visits a year i ...

I went to cheap way, and formed an LLC (Florida) online without speaking to an attorney first. I know, fools rush in where angels fear to tread.My LLC just acquired 2 condos that need a little rehab. After rehab, the ...

Hey Alberta Investors!

As many of you Canadians are aware, Albertas economy is still recovering after the oil bust. With that being said, I'm curious to hear of what other investors think of Calgary or Edmonton for i...