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4 June 2024 | 8 replies
Also networking with like-minded RE investors in the space of your interest via meetups and conferences (most are virtual for now but plenty available).Here's the article to help you further: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/86621-six-steps-approach-to-getting-started-in-real-estate
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3 June 2024 | 7 replies
You may also want to take a look at this BiggerPockets article below, breaking down the basics.
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4 June 2024 | 7 replies
“Business equity line of credit: Use Real Estate as Equity” up to $500k, interest only. gather your business and personal tax returns, financial statements, articles of incorporation and other legal documents.”Vectra Bank - ColoVeritexTexas HELOCWAFD BankOrigination fee 1% or $700.
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3 June 2024 | 8 replies
I write an article each year on tax returns and what you should be claiming and what lenders will ADD BACK to help you qualify.
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3 June 2024 | 2 replies
@Kayla Maupin Since you mentioned both STR and Tulsa, this article might be of interest.You may already be aware of all this, but just in case:The meteoric rise — and spectacular fall — of the Queen of Airbnb: https://www.yahoo.com/news/meteoric-rise-mdash-spectacular-f...
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3 June 2024 | 0 replies
This is a tax shell game question about gold and real estate in the states passing "legal tender" legislation like Louisiana (article linked).
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2 June 2024 | 19 replies
According to the article I linked below, some tips for finding dedicated contractors could be by going to local hardware stores, checking references, verifying licenses and insurance, etc.
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3 June 2024 | 56 replies
I recently paid $50K for access to a “tribe” where I, as a complete newb with no relevant industry experience at all, was taught to stand up a webpage touting the benefits of multifamily and then come and start posting here.I was taught to attempt to attract money from people like you who have recently come into a large pile of wealth and have no plan whatsoever.What I will do is take your money, and give it to this random other person in my $50K mentorship program who also has basically no experience raising and deploying capital.When I give them $100K I have raised from you, I will be given a 10% finders fee of $10K.
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2 June 2024 | 6 replies
Hi all - are there any articles or help dedicated to Real Estate invested in Puerto Rico?
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3 June 2024 | 7 replies
Institutional Real Estate Inc published an article stating, "...not seen any evidence that manager co-investment produces superior results.