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6 January 2025 | 3 replies
Which I also would tell you that if you have trouble managing finances and poor credit I strongly advise against real estate as its capital intensive and if you struggle now managing money having more money and real estate only exacerbates that issue.
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28 January 2025 | 14 replies
Just because a buyer doesn't fit the bank criteria, does not mean that they are a poor borrower.
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27 January 2025 | 6 replies
One of the first books Dave gave me to read was, Rich Dad Poor Dad.
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11 January 2025 | 9 replies
To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!
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29 January 2025 | 25 replies
It has been a very poor investment decision.
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8 January 2025 | 38 replies
I’d hold the PM accountable for poor oversight—they should’ve been more proactive.That said, it’s also important to weigh the long-term relationship with your PM.
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10 January 2025 | 4 replies
My gut feeling and research is telling me the sellers did a poor job on the breaker panel and wiring.
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14 January 2025 | 3 replies
To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!
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8 January 2025 | 33 replies
I have no mercy and no tolerance for poor ops when it comes to stuff like this.
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18 January 2025 | 15 replies
I own a fully paid-off home valued at around $275,000, but that's all I have. my credit is poor, and I’ve had minimal income over the past couple of years, which doesn’t reflect much creditworthiness.