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23 February 2024 | 21 replies
I am brand new to real estate investing.
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23 February 2024 | 6 replies
Hi Lentrick,I live in Charleston, but I'm originally from BR and still invest in that area.
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24 February 2024 | 8 replies
She should have been using rinse aid for the dishwasher to prevent Water spots or a better brand dish washer detergent.You need to nip all this in the bud.When my tenants ask for an upgrade I ask how much extra rent is this worth to you?
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26 February 2024 | 28 replies
It may be ok if the property you are getting has a brand new roof, furnace, and HWT, but 99% of the time if its still in good operating condition no one will replace those.
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23 February 2024 | 7 replies
It just so happens I am brand new so my network in multi-family real estate is slim to none.
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23 February 2024 | 4 replies
If You’re in a brokerage your first two years can be the most challenging but with a good team you should be able to get the ball rolling on your brand quicker vs in a bank they might give you a salary so it’s more consistent.
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22 February 2024 | 9 replies
To be clear, clients do NOT hire brand recognition.
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23 February 2024 | 19 replies
Also the house is brand new 2 years old not furnished.
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23 February 2024 | 12 replies
And if you are looking into this just for the sake of saving the planet, 1. remember the solar industry is heavily subsidized, creating distortions in other areas, and 2. most of the solar brands manufacturing are not green at all, leaving behind a bunch of toxic byproducts + if you factor in the materials and energy consumed in the production of panels, they will never recover that during their useful lifetime.
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21 February 2024 | 0 replies
Hello! I am Ian, I am based in Contra Costa County. I am deeply interested in real estate to bring financial freedom plus generational wealth. I would love to meet some people and do a possible internship as I am just...