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27 January 2025 | 12 replies
I'm based in WI and there are several people from NY investing here, some successful and some not---the common thread I see from the ones that are not is that they relied on someone else for information instead of investigating, VERIFYING and doing their own due diligence.
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1 February 2025 | 14 replies
I would love to speak with people that have experience in the area.If one of your friends would like to talk to me and share some advices it would be great :)
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25 January 2025 | 12 replies
The same with cleaners and maintenance people.
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20 January 2025 | 37 replies
He teaches people to build small, but productive, portfolios.
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27 January 2025 | 11 replies
The idea of restricting what you do with your own cash, just because it was a refi, is probably unconstitutional.I know a lot of people investing in Texas from both inside and outside Texas.
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16 January 2025 | 7 replies
More than anything, real estate is a people business.
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20 January 2025 | 9 replies
This forum is pretty open and people often share their knowledge and best practices, hence don't hesitate to ask any questions you want :) Good luck with your business!
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12 January 2025 | 7 replies
A mass shooting occurred tonight on the street next to the street where the property is located, leaving nine people shot and one dead.
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12 January 2025 | 0 replies
Actually have people contacting me before I advertise a unit available.
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21 January 2025 | 10 replies
Once you narrow it down, start with small jobs to test their reliability and quality before giving them bigger projects.Building a solid network takes time, but having dependable people on call is a lifesaver for your rentals.