
17 October 2024 | 47 replies
The tried and true source of "have to sell".

15 October 2024 | 10 replies
I used to source off market deals for investors and have done 25,000+ cold calls.

14 October 2024 | 2 replies
You should have been planning from the start to pay the HELOCs out of your regular income sources not the rentals.

13 October 2024 | 7 replies
@Brandon Croucier - thanks for the response. what source do you like for background checks?

14 October 2024 | 19 replies
Here's a summary of what you need to know:Population greater than 1M and growth rate: The source for metro population size and population change: WikipediaCrime.Operating costs: State income taxes are a good indicator of government efficiency.

10 October 2024 | 9 replies
Hey everyone,My name is Hadar Cohen, and I'm a new foreign real estate investor.I recently received a loan of $120,000 in my home country at a 6% interest rate, giving me the full amount needed to purchase a property in the U.S.I understand that it’s common practice to finance a property by taking out an 80% loan from a hard money lender at around 11% interest.

9 October 2024 | 9 replies
While opinions may vary, I rely on data to help drive real estate decisions and planning.Key ConsiderationsEducational Attainment: 77008 boasts higher numbers of residents with bachelor's (12,241) and master's degrees (5,739) compared to 77063.Demographics: 77063 has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents (41.02%) which typically indicates a strong rental market and with 76.86% renter-occupied versus 32.60% in 77008.Economic Factors: Median income in 77008 is $140,609 with a low unemployment rate of 3.37%, whereas 77063 shows lower median income ($51,899), higher unemployment (9.99%), and more families below the poverty level (16.51%), which may indicate economic diversity but also potential rental payment risks.Age Distribution: 77008 has more middle-aged residents (35-54) [8970 compared to 6,115] and a slightly higher proportion of young adults (25-34) compared to 77063 but both are popular with younger adults suggesting strong rental markets equally exist.Housing Market: 77008 features a higher percentage of family households (52.39%) and married-couple families (44.77%), suggesting stability and potential for property appreciation.Digital Advertising Demand: Houston Heights apartments (77008): 50,000 average monthly searches.

14 October 2024 | 9 replies
@Kenneth P Ford they are a national franchise with great marketing.They also have some national support for their individual franchises, but it all depends on the local team.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.

12 October 2024 | 10 replies
or out sourcing it if so who's doing it how about google ads?

9 October 2024 | 2 replies
You can't exchange into other foreign countries from a property you own in the US.