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28 October 2024 | 8 replies
I can recommend some if you need referrals and ready to take that next step.
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29 October 2024 | 10 replies
We have found that those who are unemployed and pretty much housebound are the ones who tend to disrespect the property and have too much time on their hands for nothing good.
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25 October 2024 | 6 replies
I'm in the process of setting up a business structure for my real estate investments and would greatly appreciate any assistance or referrals from those with experience in this area.A Bit About MeOver the past five years, I’ve acquired a few duplexes in Illinois, all currently held under my personal name.
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1 November 2024 | 30 replies
Because tenants tend to be really stable, they are easy to manage though so they can still make sense for someone looking to park money into real estate with the least amount of hassle (property funds itself, tenants pay off mortgage over time but little to no cash flow).
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26 October 2024 | 4 replies
If anybody has any referrals to professional help (if it is needed), that would be of great help to us.Thanks so much!
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24 October 2024 | 13 replies
Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.
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26 October 2024 | 1 reply
Rents tend to rise over time, amortization steadily increases equity, incomes rise, so the investor has a lot of “cover” for unfortunate timing or operating “mistakes”.Number 2 - periods like 1932 - 1941 and 2008 - 2013 are much harder on this strategy.
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25 October 2024 | 4 replies
Thanks, @Chris Seveney I will gladly take the referral.
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27 October 2024 | 8 replies
If talking restaurants, going home side of road tends to be better.
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28 October 2024 | 5 replies
My recommendation would be to partner with Realtor for referrals so you can spend your time on what you do best.Either way, with your criteria being so specific, you'll likely end up with quality leads and an additional income source!