Take Father In Law's Offer?
by OnTheFence
on 6 Oct 2014
58 comments, latest 10 years ago
Hi, My Father in law made me an offer to find a home in an area with good schools that will be something we can live in 5-10 years. ...
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1104 14th Street Oakland CA 94607
by OnTheFence on 16 May 2013 20 comments, latest 11 years ago
Hi, Going to go and check this place out on Sat or Sun: http://www.redfin.com/CA/Oakla 105% increase in price since last bought Oct 2012. Looks to be fully remodeled and ...
by OnTheFence on 16 May 2013 20 comments, latest 11 years ago
Hi, Going to go and check this place out on Sat or Sun: http://www.redfin.com/CA/Oakla 105% increase in price since last bought Oct 2012. Looks to be fully remodeled and ...
Mutual Funds & My Rookie View
by OnTheFence on 19 Jul 2013 2 comments, latest 11 years ago
Hi, I'm moving some of my cash holdings into MFs. I've decided that focusing on MF that have no load and no fee costs, and I use Schwab. My ...
by OnTheFence on 19 Jul 2013 2 comments, latest 11 years ago
Hi, I'm moving some of my cash holdings into MFs. I've decided that focusing on MF that have no load and no fee costs, and I use Schwab. My ...
Condos & Questions To Ask
by OnTheFence on 8 Jul 2013 5 comments, latest 11 years ago
Hi, Saw a short sale for a condo and will be looking at it Wednesday. Never looked at condos before. What questions should I be asking, specifically around the ...
by OnTheFence on 8 Jul 2013 5 comments, latest 11 years ago
Hi, Saw a short sale for a condo and will be looking at it Wednesday. Never looked at condos before. What questions should I be asking, specifically around the ...
Do You Reinvest Your Dividends?
by OnTheFence on 20 May 2013 3 comments, latest 11 years ago
Hi, When you buy stocks and MF, they ask if you would like to reinvest dividends. I always say no with the thought being I may want to push ...
by OnTheFence on 20 May 2013 3 comments, latest 11 years ago
Hi, When you buy stocks and MF, they ask if you would like to reinvest dividends. I always say no with the thought being I may want to push ...
Use Your IRA To Buy First Home?
by OnTheFence on 16 May 2013 3 comments, latest 11 years ago
Hi, A while back I had an Simple IRA sitting with just cash in it. Reading on this site I decided to buy Visa on SFAce's posts (THANKS!). While ...
by OnTheFence on 16 May 2013 3 comments, latest 11 years ago
Hi, A while back I had an Simple IRA sitting with just cash in it. Reading on this site I decided to buy Visa on SFAce's posts (THANKS!). While ...
Getting Clobbered In Oakland
by OnTheFence on 10 May 2013 17 comments, latest 11 years ago
Hi, My bids are being crushed these past few months in Oakland CA. Mostly looking at duplexes and a couple SFH. Most recent clobbering made me realize I've missed ...
by OnTheFence on 10 May 2013 17 comments, latest 11 years ago
Hi, My bids are being crushed these past few months in Oakland CA. Mostly looking at duplexes and a couple SFH. Most recent clobbering made me realize I've missed ...
Buying as a Business vs. Personal
by OnTheFence on 18 Mar 2013 11 comments, latest 11 years ago
Hi, I've been looking at multi-family homes for a few years now, never too serious. Curious how many folks purchase multi-family homes as a business owner vs. as an ...
by OnTheFence on 18 Mar 2013 11 comments, latest 11 years ago
Hi, I've been looking at multi-family homes for a few years now, never too serious. Curious how many folks purchase multi-family homes as a business owner vs. as an ...
SkyDrive to Xbox360
by OnTheFence on 11 Dec 2012 Posted 11 years ago
MSFT just announced that SkyDrive will now be available on the Xbox 360. This is a really a big step forward in seeing through on their strategy to own ...
by OnTheFence on 11 Dec 2012 Posted 11 years ago
MSFT just announced that SkyDrive will now be available on the Xbox 360. This is a really a big step forward in seeing through on their strategy to own ...
Short Sale -Looking For Advice-
by OnTheFence on 30 Jan 2012 16 comments, latest 12 years ago
Recently saw a short sale over the weekend and I thought it looked promising. I do not have a real estate agent, and wanted to see from the folks ...
by OnTheFence on 30 Jan 2012 16 comments, latest 12 years ago
Recently saw a short sale over the weekend and I thought it looked promising. I do not have a real estate agent, and wanted to see from the folks ...
Triplex Oakland CA
by OnTheFence on 20 Jun 2011 2 comments, latest 13 years ago
Another good opportunity in Oakland. Triplex, generating $4,500 in rent. On the market for $349k. http://www.redfin.com/CA/Oakla Really curious to see how much this one goes for. I've been looking ...
by OnTheFence on 20 Jun 2011 2 comments, latest 13 years ago
Another good opportunity in Oakland. Triplex, generating $4,500 in rent. On the market for $349k. http://www.redfin.com/CA/Oakla Really curious to see how much this one goes for. I've been looking ...
3116 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94611
by OnTheFence on 17 Jun 2011 10 comments, latest 13 years ago
Hi, Seems like a great buy right here: http://www.redfin.com/CA/Oakla You should be able to get around $2,500 in rent from this place. Was taken off the market after just ...
by OnTheFence on 17 Jun 2011 10 comments, latest 13 years ago
Hi, Seems like a great buy right here: http://www.redfin.com/CA/Oakla You should be able to get around $2,500 in rent from this place. Was taken off the market after just ...
Thoughts On These Mutual Funds?
by OnTheFence on 16 Mar 2011 3 comments, latest 13 years ago
Hi, I'm looking to start investing and I'm dipping my toe into the water first with Mutual Funds. These 3 have no load and no fee associated with them. ...
by OnTheFence on 16 Mar 2011 3 comments, latest 13 years ago
Hi, I'm looking to start investing and I'm dipping my toe into the water first with Mutual Funds. These 3 have no load and no fee associated with them. ...
Looking For Investment Guidence
by OnTheFence on 1 Dec 2010 15 comments, latest 13 years ago
Hi, (Full disclosure, I don't know squat about investing) I'm looking to move cash from a savings account and put it to work in the stock market. I've set ...
by OnTheFence on 1 Dec 2010 15 comments, latest 13 years ago
Hi, (Full disclosure, I don't know squat about investing) I'm looking to move cash from a savings account and put it to work in the stock market. I've set ...
Buying Mutual Funds ~ 1st Time Picks
by OnTheFence on 15 Mar 2011 Posted 13 years ago
Hi, I've been slow to move towards investing my money, mostly it sits in a high yeild savings account. I've decided to dip into Mutual Funds to start, all ...
by OnTheFence on 15 Mar 2011 Posted 13 years ago
Hi, I've been slow to move towards investing my money, mostly it sits in a high yeild savings account. I've decided to dip into Mutual Funds to start, all ...
Considering A Duplex..
by OnTheFence on 26 Jan 2011 Posted 13 years ago
Hi, I'm set to look at a few duplexes in the east bay this weekend. I've been looking around at housing for the past year or so, and this ...
by OnTheFence on 26 Jan 2011 Posted 13 years ago
Hi, I'm set to look at a few duplexes in the east bay this weekend. I've been looking around at housing for the past year or so, and this ...
741 61st St, Oakland, CA 94609
by OnTheFence on 17 Jan 2011 2 comments, latest 13 years ago
Hi, I drove by and checked out the exterior of this house yesterday: http://www.redfin.com/CA/Oakla The photos on redfin "happen" to be taken before the rain started, and there are ...
by OnTheFence on 17 Jan 2011 2 comments, latest 13 years ago
Hi, I drove by and checked out the exterior of this house yesterday: http://www.redfin.com/CA/Oakla The photos on redfin "happen" to be taken before the rain started, and there are ...
VISA ~ Thanks!
by OnTheFence on 20 Oct 2010 1 comment, latest 14 years ago
Hi, Just wanted to send a note of thank you out to this board. Someone, I believe SF Ace, made a case to get behind VISA. I took $6K ...
by OnTheFence on 20 Oct 2010 1 comment, latest 14 years ago
Hi, Just wanted to send a note of thank you out to this board. Someone, I believe SF Ace, made a case to get behind VISA. I took $6K ...
The Lebron Effect
by OnTheFence on 8 Jul 2010 17 comments, latest 14 years ago
Lebron James just single handedly impacted two housing markets with his recent decision to leave Cleveland for Miami. If you live in Miami and have a condo downtown, congrats ...
by OnTheFence on 8 Jul 2010 17 comments, latest 14 years ago
Lebron James just single handedly impacted two housing markets with his recent decision to leave Cleveland for Miami. If you live in Miami and have a condo downtown, congrats ...
When To Buy BP?
by OnTheFence on 21 Jun 2010 3 comments, latest 14 years ago
BP is trading at 30.76 right now. They're one of the lower priced oil company buys, they've got the presidents ear, a good portion of British citizens have significant ...
by OnTheFence on 21 Jun 2010 3 comments, latest 14 years ago
BP is trading at 30.76 right now. They're one of the lower priced oil company buys, they've got the presidents ear, a good portion of British citizens have significant ...
109 E 49th St, Kansas City, MO 64112
by OnTheFence on 24 Jun 2010 2 comments, latest 14 years ago
Hi, A co-worker of mine in SF is looking to sell his Kansas City home. I mentioned this site as a great tool for research and getting a feel ...
by OnTheFence on 24 Jun 2010 2 comments, latest 14 years ago
Hi, A co-worker of mine in SF is looking to sell his Kansas City home. I mentioned this site as a great tool for research and getting a feel ...
8507 La Riviera Dr, Sacramento, CA 95826
by OnTheFence on 4 Jun 2010 4 comments, latest 14 years ago
Hi, Never owned a home, but I would think this would be a good buy and then rent out? http://www.redfin.com/CA/Sacra I think you could get $1k out of this ...
by OnTheFence on 4 Jun 2010 4 comments, latest 14 years ago
Hi, Never owned a home, but I would think this would be a good buy and then rent out? http://www.redfin.com/CA/Sacra I think you could get $1k out of this ...
How Would You As A Landlord View This?
by OnTheFence on 26 May 2010 7 comments, latest 14 years ago
Hi, Vain brought up a home in a very rough part of town. In an effort not to hijack his thread I posted this. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sf The home is now ...
by OnTheFence on 26 May 2010 7 comments, latest 14 years ago
Hi, Vain brought up a home in a very rough part of town. In an effort not to hijack his thread I posted this. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sf The home is now ...
1024 Harvard Rd, Piedmont, CA 94610
by OnTheFence on 19 Jan 2010 10 comments, latest 14 years ago
Hi, A public auction is being held on 1/20 at 1pm for this property. It looks very nice, I drove through the neighborhood and it's what I would consider ...
by OnTheFence on 19 Jan 2010 10 comments, latest 14 years ago
Hi, A public auction is being held on 1/20 at 1pm for this property. It looks very nice, I drove through the neighborhood and it's what I would consider ...
House Flippers: What % do they need?
by OnTheFence on 1 Feb 2010 16 comments, latest 14 years ago
Hi, I'm seeing a good number of homes below $350k that are on the market that were just recently sold a month or two ago. These homes have had ...
by OnTheFence on 1 Feb 2010 16 comments, latest 14 years ago
Hi, I'm seeing a good number of homes below $350k that are on the market that were just recently sold a month or two ago. These homes have had ...
Contractors Or Home Improvement Guru's Chime In
by OnTheFence on 3 Feb 2010 4 comments, latest 14 years ago
Hi, I would imagine that many people like myself who have never owned a home, nor worked on home improvements must weigh two options: 1. Buy a home with ...
by OnTheFence on 3 Feb 2010 4 comments, latest 14 years ago
Hi, I would imagine that many people like myself who have never owned a home, nor worked on home improvements must weigh two options: 1. Buy a home with ...
2701 13th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
by OnTheFence on 6 Jan 2010 5 comments, latest 14 years ago
Hi, Long time reader, first time poster. I saw this in a fairly decent part of Oakland: http://www.redfin.com/CA/Oakla What I'm uncertain about is the huge price jump in such ...
by OnTheFence on 6 Jan 2010 5 comments, latest 14 years ago
Hi, Long time reader, first time poster. I saw this in a fairly decent part of Oakland: http://www.redfin.com/CA/Oakla What I'm uncertain about is the huge price jump in such ...
2905 Dohr St, Berkeley, CA 94702
by OnTheFence on 7 Jan 2010 2 comments, latest 14 years ago
Hi, I came across this property, it seems like a well maintained home. http://www.redfin.com/CA/Berke A few things I don't like about it: 1. The price, just reduced to $379,000 ...
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by OnTheFence on 7 Jan 2010 2 comments, latest 14 years ago
Hi, I came across this property, it seems like a well maintained home. http://www.redfin.com/CA/Berke A few things I don't like about it: 1. The price, just reduced to $379,000 ...
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