I invest in a county that has a limited number of permitted vacation rentals - these properties trade at a premium and only make sense to purchase if you are going to run it full-time as a vacation rental so you aren'...
Hey guys,I've been analyzing deals with a buy and hold mentality in the Tacoma, WA area for a while now. Like anywhere in the US, the best "deals" are in the worst parts of town. The area has a full spectrum of neighb...
I have seen so many posts and scam programs from people who can help you "get rich quick" by flipping homes talking about using "other peoples money" to flip homes. Well, as an investor and agent of almost 20 years le...
Overview of the numbers: Purchase Price (Cash Sale) $31,500.00 Closing Costs $2,019.02 Rehab $29,800.00 Mold Remediation $1,950.00 Furniture Cost $1,200.00 ...
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My wife and I are buying several low income houses to expand our portfolio and try new areas. While I like purchasing homes at cheaper prices, there is a lot more work that come into getting them ready. I...
I'm looking into real estate investing and the first question that comes to my mind is, "what could I potentially rent out a home for?" So I drive around town (Houston) looking at For Rent homes and call a few of them...
A duplex in my area is listed for 197,000. The following information is provided: "This duplex has been totally renovated inside and outside! The kitchens have new cabinets, new counter tops, and new appliances. Th...
I have two duplexes that need the windows replaced. Me and my Dad are planning on doing the work ourselves since we know how to do it and we can save a substantial amount of money. The problem is getting a permit from...
Hi All,We own a 2 bd/2ba condo in a luxury high rise in downtown San Jose. We purchased it when we lived up there, and then have had it rented for about 5 years. We are living in San Diego now. San Jose has a ton o...
Hi there, I am planning on buying my first home. I live in SoCal and although the interest rates are very low the market here is very competitive. Everything is selling quickly and for a higher price than listed. I wo...