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Shea Gajewski My First investment property. House Hack!
8 January 2025 | 1 reply
The only thing that bests fear is courage and we only need a mustard seed of that to get things going...People often spend money on college and never go in to the field they spent that money on...the greatest lessons and the ones most remembered are learned 'on the job'.Wishing you more good news in the future and an exceptional 2025. 
Federico Dallo Seeking Advice on Property Investment for Renting - Budget of 300K
26 December 2024 | 10 replies
While I could write a whole dissertation as to way, I have no appetite to enter into a kind of discussion in which too often egos become prevalent over helping one another.What I would do if I was in your position is to ask about investing in the US to somebody who actively invests there and ask about investing overseas to somebody who actively invests in Europe and the Caribbean and then draw your own conclusions.
Briar Blake Property Managers Violated Contract
7 January 2025 | 11 replies
Quote from @Sean Gallagher: This is my fear, I have not crossed over to a property manager but just what you discuss has me worried because one day I know I'll have to. 
Melanie Baldridge A post on recapture.
17 January 2025 | 0 replies
A post on recapture.People are concerned about recapture when they cost segregate their improvements and for good reason.Recapture is real, and those deferred taxes will need to be paid.But fear not!
Johann Jells Need someone to keep a rowhouse frontage free of ice and snow, what's a fair price?
7 January 2025 | 2 replies
I'm also intrigued by the Shovler.com app, but I fear being left hanging in the event of a big snowfall.
Alice Fairbairn Maximizing ROI: 3 Key Features to Focus on in Short-Term Rental Properties
14 January 2025 | 9 replies
I have an STR and previously did not allow pets on our property out of fear that they would destroy it. 
Tanya Maslach Who pays - Landlord or tenant?
11 January 2025 | 15 replies
While your lease may indicate that the tenant pays, the biggest problem with this is that tenants will stop reporting issues for fear of paying.
Devin James There's always a reason not to invest... Start today
7 January 2025 | 5 replies
When I purchased my first property in 2020, I feared then that COVID would cause a downturn, but I was thinking longterm and got "lucky"Many experienced investors I speak to have the same few regrets 1) I wish I started sooner2) I wish I bought more3) I wish I never sold
James Tobin New to Real Estate, looking to get into the market in 2025
17 January 2025 | 17 replies
Currently I am saving up for the down payment 20% to put down on the houses, I am fearful to take out a loan instead of just saving up the money myself. 
Pablo Valencia Cali VS Texas
5 January 2025 | 11 replies
To be honest, I´m in the Maintenance & Construction for corporate businesses for some US companies in Mexico and we do some Real Estate down here also, but it´s way much different than the US, so I have much to learn from a lot of people around here and as @Julio Gonzalez, I think this is pretty much the right pad and place to start and to break my fears to start all over again from scratchAlso, I´ld like to hear more from @Justin Brickman why he voted for his city, pros and cons, it will help to read from a local...As I said before, thank you all guys for taking the time to write in this post and share some experienceDo you plan to owner occupy. $40k will not get you a non owner occupied San Diego property unless you find some unlikely alternate financing.