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21 May 2016 | 8 replies
I have come to this site to learn all that I can own real estate investors that have been in my shoes at one time.
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20 October 2016 | 15 replies
If I where in your shoes I would keep it.
20 May 2016 | 9 replies
Welcome to the site @Lavonn LewisThere is so much information here, between the blogs, podcasts, and ability to reach out to more experienced investors.I was in your shoes about 18 months ago, with my credit subpar & not much money saved.
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25 May 2016 | 8 replies
@Chris Eaker, several years ago I was in your shoes.
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3 October 2016 | 91 replies
I have stood in many shoes in the many steps of REI.
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23 May 2016 | 8 replies
Hi Cliff,I agree with what Brent Coombs said.If I were in your shoes, I would get my personal finances (and credit) in order before even thinking about taking on other financial goals.
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23 May 2016 | 8 replies
Wouldn't you want something if you were in their shoes?
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15 July 2016 | 9 replies
Good deals are far and few....If you were in my shoes how would you proceed?!
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25 May 2016 | 10 replies
If you don't have money I think there are better ways to get your foot in the door for home ownership.In your shoes I would seek out motivated sellers that might allow you to gain some equity that you can then snowball into full ownership.