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In a recent deal purchasing an REO (Freddie Mac), I encountered numerous problems with not only getting the deal locked up, but dealing with all the Freddie issues as well.
So the new record is this: NINE counters be...
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https://www.foxnews.com/media/...The squatter protections are out of control, and squatters know it. This particular case happens to be in Florida.NOTE: do not be like this Landlord and confront the squatters unless y...
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Hi all. Is it best practice to shop lenders? Any tips/tricks or info around this would be super helpful.My situation:Credit score of 800-805 (depending on company). I want the lowest interest rate, and lowest down pay...
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I was under contract on a duplex and the financing fell through. Its within the 45 day Loan Termination Deadline period, and the sellers agent was made aware.Long story short - the seller didn't sign an extension for ...
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I am thinking about building a house for our next primary residence, but I would also like to use it occasionally as an STR. I’m thinking about features to include for this purpose. So far, I’m thinking about extra cl...
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I purchase a new property in 2007 for $186,000 to be used as a rental property from day 1. The property was initial rented for $1300. Hindsight is 20/20 and not good investment, but I'm trying to figure best way to...
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I have been flipping for 7 years and done 60+ homes but this will be my first Vacation Rental. I am pretty busy between family and work as it is but I am mostly curious about the pros and cons of self managing vs ful...
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Closing on a duplex on the northside of Indy. It needs around 35k in reno, but will be a good buy and hold property. I still think the market is hot and difficult to lock up good deals, but the deals can be found. ...
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Technology's impact will not be an immediate end of jobs, but an increasing stress on wages and work environment. You will continue to be paid less for doing more.Owning income-producing assets (real estate, business...
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You want get your max money back in the pocket when price are high, You want to cash out finance from 15 year at 3% interest rate and lock in with 30 year 4.5% low interest rate, but inventory is low and price are hig...