I have a 4-plex apt bldg with a market value between $350-400k and a loan of $97k. I was looking to do a cash out refi to pay off some debt (less than $25k). I also own a 3 bay SS car wash with an MV around $75-100k and a loan of $30k. I am also looking at doing the same with the car wash. I’ve t...
Hello all Wanted to seek, what’s the best steps on having good tenant, and having a system/documentation in a contract between the property etc. Full rookie here. Thank You
"As-is" gets misunderstood a lot. It doesn't mean the house is a teardown, and it doesn't mean the seller knows something they're hiding. It simply means the seller won't make repairs or offer credits for condition — what you see is what you get. For buyers who know how to evaluate them, as-is li...
A lot of the off-market deals I see start with an inherited house. And a lot of them die at the title company, not at the kitchen table, because nobody figured out early who actually has the right to sign. Here's the Kentucky version, for anyone buying from heirs or helping a family sell. I'm not...
Hey, I'm looking to get into real estate investing, mainly fix-and-flips. I'm newer to the industry but serious about learning and eventually doing deals. I'm hoping to connect with experienced investors who wouldn't mind sharing some advice or talking about their past projects. I'd love to grab ...
At a cross road in our life. We live off my husband’s income and have been saving my income from being a real estate agent. Investing wise, we have bought 1 foreclosure property & plan to flip it by the EOY. Other than that, we’re stuck on the idea of paying off debt verses buying our first 1 or ...
I’m 22 years old and trying to figure out the smartest way to get started in real estate investing. I’d love to hear what experienced investors would do if they were in my position. Here’s my current situation: $60,000 in savings that I can put toward investing. $1,000/month in guaranteed, non-ta...
How housing has changed and why it’s so much more expensive now - it's not just your imagination. Here is how people lived in 1826 Running water arrived through the roof Dirt floor Outhouse Lit by fireplace Boil water to make coffee No Garage No Air Conditioning No Refrigeration No Internet Work ...
I have an off-market single-family house in the 38109 area of Memphis, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, on a large lot with a recently replaced roof. The rest needs a full rehab. Comparable 2-bed, 1-bath homes in the zip code have sold from about 46,000 to 75,000, and I estimate about 75,000 after repairs...
I have an off-market single-family house in the 38109 area of Memphis, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, on a large lot with a recently replaced roof. The rest of the house needs a full rehab. I’m offering it as an assignment of contract for 25,000. I’m gauging buyer interest first. If you’re a cash buyer,...
Actually there are deals everywhere but some take a little more work to find. Smart investors have the money to cover closing, keep reserves, cover the first couple of months expenses and to cover the down payment which is variable. Investors don't always need a loan, but when you do, figure the ...
As a young professional aspiring to enter the fix-and-flip market, I am encountering challenges in securing an investor. I am seeking someone interested in benefiting financially from my efforts, but have yet to find any takers. Could you provide any advice on how to attract potential investors?
The best investor deals I have seen did not come from a cold listing alert. They came from a Realtor and an investor who actually understood how the other one works — and built a working relationship around that. Here is what that looks like in practice. First, the investor shares a real buy box,...
Hey everyone, Looking for some advice from people who have been investing in multifamily properties longer than I have. I bought a fourplex in Washington, DC, in April 2026 for approximately $1.47M. Each apartment is a 3BR/1BA, around 790 square feet. I’m currently living in one unit and trying t...
Ventura vs. Ojai: Where Would You Put $1.5M? I've lived in Ventura for over 20 years and spend plenty of time in Ojai. Both are incredible markets, but if I were putting $1.5M to work in Ventura County, I'd be looking at two very different investment strategies. Here's how I'd break it down: OPTI...
Quick explainer for anyone buying or relocating to South Florida, not a voting recommendation. Florida's Amendment 3 is on Tuesday's ballot and needs 60% to pass. If it passes, starting Jan 1, 2027: The homestead exemption for non-school property taxes would go up to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000...
Hi all, I was reading about some new comers in the industry, one of them caught some attention. The American Housing Corporation (the Austin prefab row house startup) says the housing crisis is a supply problem. Estimates of the shortage run from about 4 million homes to 10 million. But the marke...
I have a property for sale that used to be my residence. I am now an out of state owner. With the current market it proving to be more difficult to sell than I anticipated. What can I do to get a good deal and sell my unit?
I've been a landlord for almost 20 years and want to move onto other things.
Over the past few months working with real estate investors and wholesalers, I've noticed a recurring challenge when it comes to off-market lead generation—specifically with tax-delinquent property lists. Many investors pull raw county records, spend money on direct mail, and end up with disappoi...
Someone asked for more detail on Creative Finance but these apply to all investing. Personally, I always look at the exit strategy for the property to determine which kind of Creative Finance I would use. Sometimes I actually walk away from the deal - Not All Creative Financing Deals Make Sense. ...
I grew up poor in southern Maryland. A family of nine brothers and sisters. I planted corn and tobacco in the spring and the fall and worked the sport fishing boats during the summer. At the age of 16 I joined the Navy for two tours. Three of the most important things I ever learned is : . Mae yo...
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments you'll make — and the preparation starts long before you tour your first house. Here's how I walk buyers through getting their finances ready. 1. Know your credit picture early. Pull your credit reports a few months before you plan to buy ...
Every listing carries a quiet signal buyers read before they ever read the description: how long it's been sitting. Days on market is simply the count of days between a home hitting the MLS and going under contract. But what it communicates goes much deeper. A home that's been listed for five day...
The inspection report arrives, and suddenly you're holding a 40-page document full of things you've never thought about: GFCI outlets, grading around the foundation, a water heater from 2009. Here's what I tell buyers: the inspection is an information tool first and a negotiation tool second — an...