All Forum Posts by: Alexander Monnin

Hypothetically, if I was a real estate agent and had a friend from a different state who was buying a property there, could I be his buyers agent (assuming I have a licence for that state) without ever having to go to that state.  If its not possible please list why I would have to travel to the other state. I'm just thinking about the opportunities if I were to get a license, Thanks in advance.

I'm getting an electrical engineering degree.  Very excited because i will be graduating with not only zero debt but a good amount of money from doing internships.

The last two years I have had a credit card but it is a joint account with my father.  I was wondering if I got a credit card solely in my name  would that help increase my credit score?  

@Llewelyn A.  Great Post!

I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for learning complex economics.  I'm open to anything and think topics like how changes in interest rates affects us, appreciation, understating phases of financial markets, predicting recessions/ growth booms or even analysis on previous recessions.  Anything would be appreciated.

Whats the best way to account for capital expenditures on a 10 year pro forma?  Also, how do you account for maintenance/repairs?  I personally feel like %calculations can be rather inaccurate because the same building will have different rents depending on their location, which in turn, would give you different amounts for repairs/maintenance/capital expenditures.

@Llewelyn A.  Thank you very much for this post.  You are very insightful and generous.  I will read the book.  This is the kind of information I need.

@Llewelyn A. @Mike Dymski What would you guys suggest if I wanted to learn these upper level/advanced strategies?

@Letxy Sosa I have not read Cash Flow Quadrant but it is definitely on my list.

@Josue Vargas Good points.  I agree that actual real estate experience or learning from someone will have more value than reading books

@Chris Baxter Chris, Thanks for the book recommendation

@Aaron Mazzrillo It is quite possible that engineering could set me back, it is unwise to group all engineers under that category

@Ian Walsh Great to know, I can only hope for the same affect.

@Caleb Heimsoth Nice. Very exciting Caleb!