I saw an ad on Craigslist for a cheap home in a war zone (or pretty close) area of Kansas City advertising "rent it for 15 years and you own it." Naturally this is essentially the same thing as owner financing--just ...

Well lets say I'm learning by the fire here on renting. Long story short I rented to what seemed like the perfect couple 6 months ago after going through lots of scary people. The guy checked out, girl had no job so...

So, I have been working on my business plan and I am stuck with many questions. First, my plan is aimed at apartment complex's containing 15 to 50 units that need very little rehabilitation. With so much variability, ...

I am buying home from wife's grandmother in Maine. It apraised for $411,000 she is asking $375,000. She wants to seller finance us but the IRS still makes her charge 2% for a 20yr loan. Are there any workarounds? Coul...

Howdy,I've searched both here, on google and youtube - but I'm seeing so many different takes and just getting more and more confused. This website and the users here are often the best resource in the industry so I f...

Hey all,We are looking to make our first offer on a mobile home park.  I would like to present the terms in a simple format prior to presenting any type of contract.  Also, since we are offering a decent amount less t...

My wife and I own a duplex that we rent out that has about $660,000 in equity.  I am thinking of doing a HELOC on it.  This is my first time and this is the part where I get a little shaky.  Assuming a LTV 70% for a ...

Hi All,I've been researching for a few months reading the threads, blog posts and a handful of books that I could find and am now ready to start investing in notes.  Before I jump in, I have been formulating a busines...

I recently purchased a 2 family home in the Bronx.  I also own a SFR divided into two 2-bedroom rented units (2 bedroom + MIL) and a seller-financed houseboat in Seattle.  My gross income from rental units is approxim...

I'm currently trying to get started investing in real estate. Heard wholesale was the easiest way to start so that's what I've been attempting. Although, it's not as easy as the "gurus" say it is. I've put up bandit s...