I recently had the opportunity to help a family friend navigate a very difficult situation: they were on the brink of foreclosure.

I’ve also seen folks catch the problem early and negotiate loan modifications, forbearances, or even sell on their terms before the bank steps in.For any investors here who are working with distressed sellers or helping homeowners in tough spots, here are a few tips:Empathy first.

Just won an auction and need help learning the contractor ropes.

Hello everybody,
How do you all find good electricians, HVAC, plumbers, etc in their area?

Quote from @Ashton Grieco: Quote from @Andrew Steffens: Overall I do not recommend condos because of the fees but if your heart is set on it, last year I brokered a gulf front penthouse condo in Indian Shores, FL, facilitated the renovation, and now manage it and it is so far wildly successful! 

This will help ensure you have enough to put around 20% down, cover your closing costs, and have money to get the work started on your project. 

Hey there! I just bought and got my first Airbnb in PCB. I would like to take advantage of the tax benefits like bonus depreciation. I heard I need to hire someone to do the study and others say I can do it myself. Do...

That means the lender covers the land purchase and build costs upfront, and once it’s finished, it rolls into a standard mortgage.You’ll need a builder, plans, and a detailed budget, but since you’re planning to bring equity to the table, that helps a lot with qualifying.Rent out current home:Once you move into the new place, turning your current home into a rental is a smart move.

As HousingWire explains:“Analysts, economists and mortgage professionals are coining this quarter’s activity as one of the most “calm” periods for mortgage rates in recent memory.”How This Helps Today’s BuyersLet’s be real.

Agents do all kinds of work to facilitate a transaction.