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5 February 2025 | 13 replies
Remember egress/ingress are the real big deals here, both people getting out and firemen getting in.I would pass.
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5 February 2025 | 9 replies
Additionally, I'm banking on a future opportunity to refinance.After less than a year, here are a few tips from what I’ve learned:*Hire a local STR expert real estate agent to guide your investment location.
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29 January 2025 | 11 replies
Probably this. california department of Real estate has already nailed two agents for raising rents above price gouging thresholds.. 10k fine plus who knows what kind of license discipline.
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27 December 2024 | 2 replies
Hello everyone, I'm a new investor just starting out. Just leased out my 3rd brrr.
long ways to go, lots to learn.
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12 January 2025 | 2 replies
Quote from @Zach Howard: I think it's probably better to hold real estate in an LLC than in my personal name.
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23 January 2025 | 10 replies
To find reliable contractors, ask for recommendations from other investors, real estate agents, or your local hardware store, and check platforms like Angi or Thumbtack for reviews.It’s best to bring a contractor out after the inspection so you have all the details to discuss.
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31 January 2025 | 7 replies
There are a plethora of CT based real estate Invetsor meet ups you should get involved with.
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18 January 2025 | 9 replies
What is the loan to value - this is for risk and secure the real estate to make sure its not unsecured.2.
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2 February 2025 | 9 replies
However, from a real world day to day experience it's a totally different animal.
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16 January 2025 | 0 replies
Pool heaters are expensive but necessary Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?