Forum: Real Estate Investment

I like loopnet from what I've seen so far. What other sites are great for finding deals. I'm a new investor looking to start from scratch with little money, but I'm willing to borrow down payments and do repairs. Mainly looking to take on a cheap multiunit somewhat close to my home in...

anybody have experience in investing in Texas? texas is a market ive been thinking about getting into for a while now. economic and job growth forecast seem real nice. houston, austin, dallas look like prime targets...any input would be great!

Hi real estate webmasters. i was talking to a friend about investing in real estate and how it will become his financial pillars in future and he told me that real estate investment is meant for the rich. After trying to convince him, i realise that when you mention real estate investment to an...

Default Want to get real estate blog site I want to buy an sell property in Detroit. For that I want to explore my conditions and needs. I'll explain it in the form of blog. So may anyone have done it before? Please share some good real estate blog hosting providers. I prefer free blog hosting...

I have a rental and I would like to write off losses that I had from previous years. Can I do that? My CPA suggested I should get a Realtor license and I would be able to write off previous years losses. Can someone comment on this? Thanks in advance.

How do you become a property investor when you don't have savings set aside. The credit is not so good and funds are low, but we really want to get involved in buying properties and renting them out, how can we get started? You did not indicate what type of properties you were interested...

I have something that I want to share with the group. I have a good friend that sells real estate investor leads nationwide. This is the only source that I have been using for leads for the last few months. I am getting enough leads to still buy 1-3 houses per month. It’s been great for me...

Does anyone know where to get hard money for County Investment certificates that are backed by Real Estate? With a LTV ratio of less than 30%, this should be an easy sell for a lender willing to think "outside the box" I already have a sizable 6-figure portfolio, but looking to leverage it out...

Hi All Master Agent and Broker around the world, I'm new to real estate webmaster forum. Read many helpful tips how to be successful in the field of real estate investment. This is a very helpful forum. It's been a family business in my part to engage in real estate in where I lived. I never...

Numbers of Americans buying in Europe I think are down, anecdotally at least. Would there be any potential to tempt Americans to part with their dollars to invest in European Real Estate? The Euro is very strong, and will likely stay strong. Also if an American gets a mortgage in France, for...

With all the stuff out there about how bad the economy is, it's no wonder why most people are hesitant about making any kind of move when it comes to real estate. I've been at this for a few years now and one of the most important things i've learned is you need a positive mindset. This of course...

Hello All, Hoping I can get some thoughts on my situation. Sometimes I just get nervous as to whether I am doing the right thing. I do not need any additional cash flow from real estate at this time but would like have have some in 10-15 years during/around retirement. In 2005, I began to buy a...

Nowadays, to buy home near mumbai is the best investment one can ever you do, In terms of property investment place near thane is one of the suitable option which you can use as the weekend home if you stay near to mumbai.

Dear Group, I have two adjoining undeveloped parcels in California, one 2 acres and one 4. The Zoning is Agricultural/Residential-5, one house per 5 acres (a second guest or worker house is allowed). I checked with the county planning staff before purchasing, they said I could conceivably...

I just wanted to let everyone know about a training webinar (no sales or catch) :) about real estate taxes strategies. The guest panelist/speaker is a real estate tax accountant, who practices nationwide. We will be talking about: • The "Secret" to Beating the IRS • Keys to Cutting Tax •...

To tell the truth, Canada confuses me. On the one hand, housing market survived the crisis almost without a scratch, on the other hand, some people say 'it's coming!", especially if we saw sudden slump on commodity markets...

Hello All! I am 24 years old living in NJ and I am looking to start my investment real estate portfolio. I have 60K liquid cash I am willing to use to start my investments. I am looking the nj/pa area. As I mentioned I am a newbie and I am doing all I can to educate my self on this. ...

I have been to New Jersey in the summer and I absolutely love their beaches. Living in beach houses along the coastline is a like living a dream. On the other hand, I have also been to the country, Oklahoma to be exact, away from the coastline. The closest thing they have to an ocean are lakes....

What was your very first REI? What lessons did you learn?

Aslamoalikum and good day all I had purchased a one bedroom apartment in international city via 90% financing in 2006. Property purchase price 409 K down payment 50 K plus Total loan amount 368 K over 15 years In 2009, I made 70 K balloon payment,