I'm looking at buying a building that is listed for 870,000 But I feel its inflated based on potential. I value the property at 570000,(10%) cap. Its it even worth making such a low offer since the owners are asking 3...

I am completely new to REI "NEWBIE" ALL THE WAY, so I have my concerns with a lending opportunity. I asked the developer how is he going to secure the loan so that I am guaranteed the return of my principle? I was tol...

Hi everyone,I am fully aware of the BP calculators (which are awesome), but as I am a finance person and like to see things being calculated in excel (or a platform with greater granularity), do you have any financial...

I've been doing sub to deals for a while but I have never run into this problem quite like this before. The first mortgage lender (Ocwen) is asking for evidence of insurance and my agent supplied it but the borrowers ...

Long time lurker, finally getting serious about investing in real estate as an alternative to the stock market.  Question:  If I am looking to buy a severely damaged (flooded basement, mold, etc.) home on a short sale...

Greetings all, I just got accepted on a 16 unit apartment building and about to finalize the LOI with basic terms.  The numbers work out to a 10 cap. In regard to Cash on Cash return, the seller is will to carry finan...

I have decided to take the deep dive into real estate investing. I've been doing an insane amount of research and I think I'm (Lets be real, I KNOW) getting stuck with analysis paralysis and I haven't even looked at a...

So I am finding my first problem. The fear of finding a deal and not being able to finance it. A lot of deals require a EMD. No problem. However, if you get that deal and put the EMD in, now it's on you to find the r...

After getting the hang of analyzing 2-4 family properties, I'm starting to look at some vacation properties as well.  What are some of the added expenses you deal on a vacation rental? Off the top of my head I'm think...

I am currently under contract to purchase my first duplex. I am looking to start investing slowly and hope to acquire and fix up a few rental properties in the next couple of years.  I would like to keep my personal f...