Nat C.
Hiring from craigslist?
I am staring renovations on a property this weekend.It's only a 1400 sq ft house in good shape and requires cosmetic fixers.I'm planning to rip up the lino and carpet and install tiles and repaint the entire interior ...
Pat Noyes
Newbie “Bob” with little time
Hello,
I’m a newbie Pro member that I would self-describe as a “Bob”, meaning I have a great job, great income and great credit (as does my husband). We also have good discretionary income and a lot of equity in our p...
Kingston Yi
SDIRA & How does this work?
Self directed IRA's can be used for investing into homes...so I've heard. I have a 401(k) that I'm currently looking to use for my next property and would love to move that into a SDIRA towards an investment. How do...
Pierre M.
Realtor's Duties & Responsibilities
As a newbie Investor, what qualities do I need to look for in a Realtor? Maybe some experienced Realtors can shed some light as to what kind of service a new investor can expect to receive from a Realtor.
What ser...
Victoria Coleman
What is your rental property criteria?
Hi everyone!I’m wondering what is your buying criteria? What is it about a property that’s a deal breaker for you? Do you only buy certain types of properties?
Kelly Byrd
Living in CA, investing out of state. Where to form LLC?
I think I have a simple enough situation that I won't require advice from a asset protection lawyer, I'm hoping some of you are in a similar situation and can pass on what you have done.My wife and I live in Californi...
Scott Trench
Poll: Landlords - Were You Working Full-Time When you Started?
Landlords - Help the new folks out and let them know what you were doing with you bought your first property! Can you get started in real estate investing while working a full-time job? Click Here to Take the Poll!Cli...
Mas Yoshida
Growth Strategy and Self Directed IRA Rules
Hello fellow BPers!I'm a newbie investor who has been looking for my first buy and hold property for the past couple months. As I continue my search for the first rental, I am debating my overall strategy on how I sho...
John Vo
Am I missing something?
I've been analyzing deals from both wholesalers and the MLS in this Houston market,and I'm stumped. So I have to ask the BP community to chime in with their opinions. I've looked at a property on the MLS yesterday tha...
Scott Taylor
Closing gone wrong...legal proceedings to follow?
I was about 5 days from closing on my first place (an up/down duplex + cottage)...when the lenders (a typical residential / investment lender) said he would not fund the transaction...because the appraisal came back s...