Property #1: Pictures, Plans, Projections

Property #1: Pictures, Plans, Projections

Last week, May 26th, we finally closed on our first home and investment property! It’s been a wild past 30 days from trying to figure out how much to bid on a HUD home, dealing with the township and utility company, and then when we 

A Break-in Before Closing. Who’s Responsible?

A Break-in Before Closing. Who’s Responsible?

Our soon-to-be house is a crime scene! Just kidding. But someone did break in. The story. With inspection over and all mortgage documents handed in, you’d think we’d be able to take a few days to relax before closing on our first property. But of 

Why Inspections are so Important and What to Expect

Why Inspections are so Important and What to Expect

Inspection Day! This day has been long-awaited. As an eager wannabe investor, I called to schedule an inspection even before attorney review was over. I was going to be the most proactive home buyer and no way would inspection related problems delay closing. That wishful 

The Unexpected Costs of Closing on a HUD Home: How We Spent Almost $2,000 on a Property We Don’t Even Own

The Unexpected Costs of Closing on a HUD Home: How We Spent Almost $2,000 on a Property We Don’t Even Own

I knew closing on a home in foreclosure could be a bit of a process. I’ve read the articles, heard the tales. But the process started out so smoothly, I thought we were going to be able to slide by without any real road bumps.  

What to Bid on a HUD Home- The 89% Rule

What to Bid on a HUD Home- The 89% Rule

Multi-family properties have been popping up on the market in our target area in the last few weeks but they’ve been above our price point and it’s been incredibly frustrating. We just want to land our first deal already! The night before we were scheduled