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4 February 2025 | 4 replies
A lot of those new construction projects in Bronzeville are on a slab and framed, as I mentioned above!
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22 January 2025 | 8 replies
I bought a brand new in the box $285 microwave off Facebook marketplace today for $35.
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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
Hello, my is Jonathan Jackson I am new to the real estate investing world.
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26 January 2025 | 5 replies
Hey @Charles Evans, I would make sure to reference their lease and the new owners.
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22 January 2025 | 39 replies
I don’t know if it’s a new law but I was told by my PM at a recent move out it was now considered normal wear and tear and you couldn’t charge for it.
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5 February 2025 | 17 replies
We helped him with a Couple ground up New construction Rentals and He Can use The two property's as new construction experience but not us, this is what had me perplexed.
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4 February 2025 | 9 replies
Pyment is $1,054, but $625 is interest.If you sold current house and bought new one with same mortgage amount, but current interest rate of 7%, the payment would be $1,663, interest amount $1,458.So, the interest cost difference would be $833 month!
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28 January 2025 | 0 replies
Hold for Long-Term IncomeBuffett has held AMEX for nearly 60 yearsHeld Coca-Cola for 35+ yearsSimilar to buy-and-hold real estate strategiesFocus on Cash Flow GrowthBoth AMEX and Coke have consistently increased dividendsJust like raising rents over time in quality propertiesLook for MoatsAMEX: Strong brand and network effectsCoca-Cola: Unbeatable brand powerLike owning property in irreplaceable locations💡 The Real Estate AdvantageWhile Buffett mastered dividend investing, real estate investors can do even better because:We can use significant leverage safelyWe control our asset's improvementWe get superior tax advantagesWe can force appreciation through improvementsWhat do you think, BiggerPockets community?
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1 February 2025 | 21 replies
I want to avoid mistakes as a new landlord so hoping to learn from all of you!
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21 January 2025 | 1 reply
Great weather and very low crime rate.I am humbly looking for seasoned syndicators and sponsors to advice or team up with me on this new venture.