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Knowing what to budget for when buying a home may feel intimidating — but it doesn’t have to be. By understanding the costs you may encounter upfront, you can take control of the process.
Here are just a few things e...
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1. Out of curiosity, what do you find are your top 5 problems that seem to come up with contractors that you've used? 2. What do you think this problem has cost on projects you've been involved with?
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I have my first rental property now put on the market. I am having one or two applicants everyday and some of them really want it and are willing to pay several months upfront. But I am not really interested in “bulk”...
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My partners and I want to go the route of hard money for our first property. What are some good probing questions? What documents do we need to have to complete the process?Thank you in advance
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Hello everyone!I am currently trying to get into my first multi-family deal. The seller is willing to owner finance 75% of the loan but wants the other 25% upfront. Of course, he wants me to cover any closing costs. I...
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Hi all; first time poster so I apologize for any faux pas.Basically there is a family house that is being inherited by two siblings. I would like to buy out Sibling #2 who would like to get a lump sum. We are all clos...
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Hello BP! Thanks in advance for the the advice.I've got a 4-plex. Each unit is a 1bed/1bath. They're great little units, but they don't have a laundry option, and there is no room for adding washer/dryer hookups. ...
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Hey everyone! Thanks for checking it out! I am practicing on my analysis as I hope to purchase something like this or bigger before the end of 2016. Another purchase this year would add 2 properties to my portfolio a...
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Good evening! As of late I have began my journey towards RE investing and rentals, with research. I have purchased a new home and am looking for some guidance on the decision to sell or rent my home out. The money I w...
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Hi, I’ve owned a 4-plex in Phoenix for almost a year now.The building had deferred maintenance issues that are hopefully being weeded out and corrected as we go along.How do I as the owner setup the building for succe...