All Forum Posts by: Elizabeth Schellhammer

LOL!!! thanks for all the entertainment everyone..... I think going into any relationship whether it be a marriage, or business relationship, you should plan for divorce. Of course, you are not PLANNING on breaking up, but you want to be prepared if in fact it does happen. Good Luck!

@Adam Schellhammer, read this article and then read everyone's comments, very interesting. Thanks for all the information, everyone!

Keep us updated on your progress! Choosing tenants is always stressful, but sounds like you have plenty to pick from :) I will be listing my personal residence for rent soon. It is part of a duplex and my husband and I are relocating for his job. I absolutely love my unit and will be so sad to leave. It's completely renovated and beautiful. I am already stressed about finding a tenant who will take care of it the way that I do. It's hard not to get emotionally invested in your income properties when they have been personal residences and you've created so many memories there. Good Luck. 

Beth

wow! this was exciting to read. @Bennett V., your plan seems solid, and I believe you will reach your goals if you follow this diligently. 

What I am shocked about is how you are considering the future with your girlfriend based on what others are saying on the internet. Yes, it is important to have a partner that understands the vision and wants the same things you do, but I have to wonder if you and your girlfriend are having problems outside of your investment plans for you to quickly reconsider this long term relationship.

Perhaps it's not the idea of investing that is causing her distress but your approach in presentation. If you want this to work, I would suggest explaining it to her in terms that will get her as excited to get started as you are. Does she want to eventually have children and be a stay at home mom? This could lead to the financial freedom to do so. Does she have a hobby that she would like to spend more time doing? Does she have a dream of opening a bakery or a boutique but doesn't see how she will ever be able to do so? Does she want to travel? In a lot of ways, us humans, are selfish creatures and we need to see how an idea will benefit us directly. Perhaps you could explain to her how sacrificing now will give her the freedom to be bigger and better in the future and just maybe this will change her perspective.

I wish you all the luck, I sense that you will succeed with or without your girlfriend. I am excited to see how things unfold for you. Keep us updated, as now, I think we feel invested in more than just your business strategies.

Have a great day!

Beth

@Adam Schellhammer check out this post 

really interesting! Please keep us posted with how it goes.

If they have a forwarding address, you can just call the post office and ask for it.

Well that was some exciting drama during an otherwise dull Thursday afternoon, Thanks Guys!

Fabulous! This is exactly what we need. I love when women come together to support one another. Real Estate investing is for sure dominated by men and it can be intimidating especially when you feel patronized. I'm excited to see where this group leads us. 

WOW, just by those numbers that sounds like an interesting lead! Can't wait to hear how it works out for you.

Beth