This is a survey. To restate the question, when you formed your business, what costs did you fail to notice?
All responses are appreciated.
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Here is something I've noticed when working with contractors -- the little guys mostly never have a website, let alone advertising except for some quick little Craigslist ad, some don't have business cards, etc. And ...
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Hey everyone, I wanted to ask if anyone has thoughts about investing in the Cleveland area. My longtime boyfriend and I are looking to buy singlefamilies with good potential for sweat equity in the area, although we'r...
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I noticed when running the rental calculator that the Cash on Cash return increases in out years if the analysis calls for rent increases and property appreciation. I have also read about investor guidelines seeking ...
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While driving for dollars I noticed a few homes that looked distressed. I wrote down the addresses an looked them up on my tax accessor website. The owner wasn't a absentee owner so I ruled out the fact of me mailing ...
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When the property being purchased at auction still has people in it, what form do you deliver to the owners telling them they must vacate the property?
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Can someone recommend a lawyer and/or an accountant in SF?
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $560,000
Cash invested: $560,000
2 New construction duplexes. Each unit is 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garag...
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Hello everyone,
Lately I have been interested in purchasing foreclosure homes because the MLS is so competitive. I know it's not an easy route, especially since I am trying to purchase the house using the VA loan. I ...
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I am presently testing this recipe promoted on YouTube and other home repair site:-Mix equal parts sugar and boric acid powder-Place in jars or small containers near infected areasI placed my test mixture into a small...