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28 June 2024 | 4 replies
McGee I agree with @Ruben Kanya 100% As a newbie I think that you shouldnt get ahead of yourself trying to outsource tasks when you havent done a deal yet.
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29 June 2024 | 20 replies
if your serious just send them progress not perfection is the key. get talking to people and see where you mess up then pivot and fix that screw up. if you are writing letters you are far ahead of many. i would also say to add about terms cash buy/no fees or closing cost/ as is/ and so on\.
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28 June 2024 | 6 replies
remember: if the net amount that goes to your mortgage after you collect rent is equal to or less than what you'd pay renting - you're ahead.
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29 June 2024 | 11 replies
Surround yourself with other investors, preferably those that are ahead of you.
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29 June 2024 | 17 replies
moving to miami from columbus more than likely unbelieveable real estate market, density allowances, zoning is 20 years ahead it's amazing for new construction and development. columbus will always have my heart but this combined with the lifestyle you can't beat it.
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28 June 2024 | 16 replies
Firstly, the people telling you to go ahead with it will not be there to pick up the pieces if it falls apart or is a daily headache.
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27 June 2024 | 7 replies
Applicants offer to pay a full year in advance to jump in line ahead other candidates or to distract you from looking into their background too deeply.
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26 June 2024 | 6 replies
Real Estate Investors can play ahead of the game by learning about 1) Real Estate (of course), but not the basic stuff....all the tricks that can make you stay one step ahead of your competition. and 2) Construction - How a house is built and how to fix, remodel and add value.So for #1, you can just make this forum an addiction.
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22 June 2024 | 2 replies
Question - Can I use standard mileage for my current honda, and then once I buy a business vehicle use actual expenses?
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27 June 2024 | 5 replies
So, I went ahead and registered for TPT thinking it is just a matter of 6 months, till the end of 12/31/2024.