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8 February 2025 | 3 replies
.: Hello,if one sees a property on auction that is considered owner occupant only.
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3 February 2025 | 4 replies
If you do find that the costs to maintain the investment property are too substantial and you'd rather sell down the road, it would qualify for a 1031 exchange since the property was held for investment use.
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6 February 2025 | 13 replies
Is it worthwhile opening a discussion with the property owner to see if they're open to selling the property?
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31 January 2025 | 10 replies
Property management can definitely make or break things, so it’s inspiring to see how you’re prioritizing that.Looking forward to learning more from your journey and sharing ideas as we both navigate the real estate world!
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3 February 2025 | 7 replies
:(The system found out that many people were NOT cut out to be property owners.
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6 February 2025 | 42 replies
I have properties in a few different markets.
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7 February 2025 | 7 replies
So, I don't think they would be able to stay.There is currently no loan on the property.
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7 February 2025 | 14 replies
You could arrange to have your cleaners accept the deliveries at the property or hire a local handyman to do same and even assemble furniture.
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19 December 2024 | 9 replies
Quote from @Virginia VanOeveren: To start as a private money lender, educate yourself on real estate investing and lending practices, define clear loan criteria, and conduct thorough due diligence on borrowers and properties.