Gayle Horak
Neophyte seeks guidance
I am a retired CPA who has become interested in tax lien certificate sales/auctions and tax deed sales/auctions. As I am a beginner, I am looking to glean as much information from this site as I can before I stick my ...
Account Closed
Can I do the brrrr-strategy as a non US Citizen?
Hey, I am a complete beginner in real estate investing but really keen on doing the brrrr-strategy. As I live in Germany and don‘t have a residency in the US, I‘ll have to become a long distance investor. Until now, I...
Lane Facer
Tax deed
I have purchased 2 tax deeds earning 18%. Would it be a smart decision to hold for awhile or start the foreclosure process?
Nick Tzenevrakis
Illinois Property Tax
Hey everybody, I have a question about the prediction of Illinois property tax . It's no secret that the state is broke, and as a potential investor of the state, I am wondering if I should be looking into Missouri ...
Bob Asad
How to Calculate if Duplex or SFH Has Positive Cash Flow?
Any calculator or rental calculations that you recommend for Duplex or SFH to analyze if they're worthy of buying for positive cash flow?For example, there's a 1950 duplex for sale (West Palm Beach, FL) for $500k with...
John Patterson
Thoughts on Investing in Charlotte NC/ Greater Charlotte Area
Hello,I just moved to the Greater Charlotte NC/SC area from NY and have been exploring the RE for sale in the area based on interesting Zillow listings that come up. I was wondering what people with knowledge of the m...
Dennis Tierney
Obamacare rent tax
For those of us who are passive investors 2013 brings new federal gross rent tax of 3.58%, thanks to Obmacare. It is one of the myriad of new taxes passed by the Social Democrats. How are other passive investors of th...
Frank Gigliotti
Where to Invest?
Hello allIm an investor in Chicago and have done pretty well over the last few years. I am thinking about selling and investing out of state but am just not sure where. The main reason for this is that taxes are way t...
Carrie Giordano
Cost of cashing out -Brrrr
I'm going over my options to cash out on two properties. I spoke with a few local lenders today and was a bit surprised at the cost to refinance. I would love other people's opinion on the current going rates. The len...
M A.
How to find the ARV of a multi-family
Hi all
I was wondering how to find the ARV of a multifamily that needs repositioning!
I want to make offers between 50% - 70% of ARV but I have no idea what the ARV will be. I understand cap rates, GRM and all that...