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3 February 2025 | 14 replies
What meetups would you recommend.
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10 January 2025 | 28 replies
Read The Hands-Off Investor by @Brian Burke.
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8 February 2025 | 12 replies
Since it is your first I would say all the above are great recommendations.
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12 February 2025 | 16 replies
I would highly recommend you listen to all the podcasts from Kenny Bedwell - Cashflow Positive.
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5 February 2025 | 6 replies
BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.
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10 February 2025 | 10 replies
We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.
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11 February 2025 | 5 replies
I’d recommend starting by connecting with local investor groups and networking with other professionals in the area.Also, seek out teams that are actively investing and managing properties on the ground.
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6 February 2025 | 3 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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2 February 2025 | 6 replies
If anyone has recommendations for what they've been using and like, we would appreciate it greatly as well as any tips you may have for us!
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10 February 2025 | 20 replies
Any suggestions and recommendations are very welcomed and appreciated!