Zillow Advice RSS: Question-Discussion-Guide,Investing,TX http://www.zillow.com/advice/TX/home-buying-investing/question-discussion-guide/ Zillow Advice search results | Zillow Real Estate 1031 exchange http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/1031-exchange/491820/ best place for a 1031 exchange $2000000.Have $45000 cash.was looking at Austin??<br \><br \>5 replies Sat, 11 May 2013 15:59:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/1031-exchange/491820/ 2013-05-11T15:59:00Z How do i know what is the best offer on a house I am looking to buy? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-do-i-know-what-is-the-best-offer-on-a-house-I-am-looking-to-buy/468579/ 14 replies Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:29:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-do-i-know-what-is-the-best-offer-on-a-house-I-am-looking-to-buy/468579/ 2012-11-15T14:29:00Z What are the best areas to purchase investment properties around Dallas/Ft. Worth in 2013 and beyond http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/What-are-the-best-areas-to-purchase-investment-properties-around-Dallas-Ft-Worth-in-2013-and-beyond/490163/ <p>I'm an out of state investor looking for&nbsp;rental properties in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.&nbsp; For my first property, I would like to spend up to $150k on a newer property (10 years or less) in a good/decent school district and a monthly rent ratio of 1% +.&nbsp; Any recommendations for realtors that primarily work with out of town investors would be greatly appreciated as well.&nbsp;<br/><br/>Thank you for your time!</p><br \><br \>5 replies Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:22:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/What-are-the-best-areas-to-purchase-investment-properties-around-Dallas-Ft-Worth-in-2013-and-beyond/490163/ 2013-04-30T06:22:00Z Investmetn property http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Investmetn-property/470505/ Looking to buy duplex/triplex/fourplex as investment property in Austin, TX.&nbsp; What's the best way to determine a fair value for the property to buy?<br \><br \>4 replies Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:24:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Investmetn-property/470505/ 2012-12-05T23:24:00Z Is Dallas a good location as an investment? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Is-Dallas-a-good-location-as-an-investment/476354/ <div>I am a first time buyer and interested in Dallas.<div>I want to rent out and have a long-term income gain with a good cap rate.<div>My budget is 50K.<br/><div>Is Dallas a good location as an investment and why?<br/><div>If so, I want to know a good area where is easily to find a resident to rent out.</div></div></div></div></div><br \><br \>7 replies Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:53:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Is-Dallas-a-good-location-as-an-investment/476354/ 2013-01-29T08:53:00Z What is the best area in Dallas/Ft Worth to purchase investment properties? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/What-is-the-best-area-in-Dallas-Ft-Worth-to-purchase-investment-properties/435197/ Im looking for the best area to purchase a investment property. I am looking for a SFR to avoid HOA fees. Thank you!<br \><br \>11 replies Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:37:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/What-is-the-best-area-in-Dallas-Ft-Worth-to-purchase-investment-properties/435197/ 2012-03-14T21:37:00Z Real Estate Agent for Investors http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Real-Estate-Agent-for-Investors/482923/ <p>I've been in the rental market for a couple year, but I am currently looking for a home to flip. If you're an agent who deals with lots of investors and properties, please let me know!</p><br \><br \>4 replies Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:34:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Real-Estate-Agent-for-Investors/482923/ 2013-03-14T16:34:00Z Which areas in Dallas to avoid due to high crime? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Which-areas-in-Dallas-to-avoid-due-to-high-crime/477927/ 4 replies Sat, 09 Feb 2013 08:22:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Which-areas-in-Dallas-to-avoid-due-to-high-crime/477927/ 2013-02-09T08:22:00Z I am looking to buy a commercial property in Frisco TX. Do I need an agent? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-am-looking-to-buy-a-commercial-property-in-Frisco-TX-Do-I-need-an-agent/485967/ <p class="MsoNormal">Can any real estate agent help me or do I need a commercial agent?&nbsp; Also, any suggestion on where to look for active commercial properties for sale?&nbsp; I have been checking loopnet with minimal success.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Thanks for any advice.</p><br \><br \>3 replies Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:05:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-am-looking-to-buy-a-commercial-property-in-Frisco-TX-Do-I-need-an-agent/485967/ 2013-04-02T18:05:00Z Issues with Second Appraisal http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Issues-with-Second-Appraisal/487109/ <p class="MsoNormal">I am in the process of buying a flipped house. My first appraisal came close to the asking price but the bank has ordered a second appraisal. The second appraisal is not going to be completed before the appraisal contingency ends. Who is responsible &nbsp;telling the loan officer that the property is a flip? Is that the responsibility to the&nbsp;Realtor&nbsp;or the loan officer?</p><br \><br \>1 reply Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:16:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Issues-with-Second-Appraisal/487109/ 2013-04-09T19:16:00Z We are interested in buying investment properties for rental income. Any suggestions please. http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/We-are-interested-in-buying-investment-properties-for-rental-income-Any-suggestions-please/486605/ <p>Any suggestion for the areas which is in the range of $150K or less.&nbsp; Thanks.</p><br \><br \>3 replies Sat, 06 Apr 2013 05:06:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/We-are-interested-in-buying-investment-properties-for-rental-income-Any-suggestions-please/486605/ 2013-04-06T05:06:00Z How accurate is Zillow to run comps in Nueces County ? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-accurate-is-Zillow-to-run-comps-in-Nueces-County/484663/ Can I see the properties that have been sold and for how much ?<br \><br \>0 replies Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:25:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-accurate-is-Zillow-to-run-comps-in-Nueces-County/484663/ 2013-03-25T17:25:00Z Can multiple people buy a home together as an investment home? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Can-multiple-people-buy-a-home-together-as-an-investment-home/468899/ Can multiple people buy a home together as an investment home? If so, what is the best way to go about doing that? setting up a corp? can you combine all debt to income ratio's together and purchase the home between three people?&nbsp;<br \><br \>7 replies Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:34:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Can-multiple-people-buy-a-home-together-as-an-investment-home/468899/ 2012-11-18T20:34:00Z Looking for a condo 50,000 or less for parents in boca in a 55 and over complex. http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Looking-for-a-condo-50-000-or-less-for-parents-in-boca-in-a-55-and-over-complex/482164/ 0 replies Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:04:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Looking-for-a-condo-50-000-or-less-for-parents-in-boca-in-a-55-and-over-complex/482164/ 2013-03-10T17:04:00Z How mush cost of Hotel in Paris located at 14 rue de la Tremoille, Paris, France? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-mush-cost-of-Hotel-in-Paris-located-at-14-rue-de-la-Tremoille-Paris-France/478733/ <p>Greetings Dear Sir<br/>Please ...&nbsp;<br/>How mush cost of Hotel in Paris located at 14 rue de la Tremoille, Paris, France?<br/>Send me answer to:<br/><a href="mailto:AALABDULLAH@HOTMAIL.COM" rel="nofollow">AALABDULLAH@HOTMAIL.COM</a>&nbsp;</p><br \><br \>3 replies Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:13:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-mush-cost-of-Hotel-in-Paris-located-at-14-rue-de-la-Tremoille-Paris-France/478733/ 2013-02-15T11:13:00Z house built 1966, has severe cracked slab-if you want land what's a reasonable deduction off taxvalu http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/house-built-1966-has-severe-cracked-slab-if-you-want-land-what%27s-a-reasonable-deduction-off-taxvalu/328085/ House is on 2 acres. &nbsp;Tax Value for house 42,000.00, built in 1966, has a cracked slab, every wall inside has cracks around each sheetrock panel and has never been updated. &nbsp; What is a reasonable deduction off the tax value for a home in this situation? &nbsp;or if the home will be demolished?<br \><br \>5 replies Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:13:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/house-built-1966-has-severe-cracked-slab-if-you-want-land-what%27s-a-reasonable-deduction-off-taxvalu/328085/ 2010-02-24T18:13:00Z Why are the home prices in Midland, TX so high, is it wise to buy in this area now? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Why-are-the-home-prices-in-Midland-TX-so-high-is-it-wise-to-buy-in-this-area-now/469097/ 2 replies Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:35:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Why-are-the-home-prices-in-Midland-TX-so-high-is-it-wise-to-buy-in-this-area-now/469097/ 2012-11-20T20:35:00Z Best place to buy a investment property in houston http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Best-place-to-buy-a-investment-property-in-houston/450883/ 3 replies Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:56:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Best-place-to-buy-a-investment-property-in-houston/450883/ 2012-07-13T17:56:00Z Commercial Property Tax in Dallas TX http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Commercial-Property-Tax-in-Dallas-TX/451433/ For commercial properties (multifamily, office) in Dallas-Fort Worth, is property tax calculated based on a county tax assessment, or is it based at all on the purchase price?<br \><br \>3 replies Tue, 17 Jul 2012 21:56:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Commercial-Property-Tax-in-Dallas-TX/451433/ 2012-07-17T21:56:00Z Want to update and sell homes already paid off in historic neighborhood. http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Want-to-update-and-sell-homes-already-paid-off-in-historic-neighborhood/463963/ Want to update and sell homes in Historic District Southside Fort Worth, Texas. I own the homes free and clear and am looking to FSOB. Time frame: one year at most.&nbsp;<br \><br \>1 reply Sat, 13 Oct 2012 21:57:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Want-to-update-and-sell-homes-already-paid-off-in-historic-neighborhood/463963/ 2012-10-13T21:57:00Z