Quote from @Joseph Alfie: Hi i am actively looking to buy apartment buildings in these areas.

It pays to know when to just hire an independent financial advisor and do what you do best.In my 45 years as an active investor across real estate, businesses, commodities, and almost everything else I’ve developed a few “rules” that I believe should never be violated 1.

My name is Mike, my wife and I are both active duty military currently stationed in NJ.

Just because a real estate methodology, specialization, property type, etc. can be profitable doesn't mean it's right for you.I did meet two people, but only two people in my 45 years in real estate who were "right" for being a "bottom of the barrel housing provider" (slumlord).  

Granted, this was my personal 90 second due diligence, but the initial sniff seems like they are a legit company doing real deals, and if I were actively looking for new syndication investments, it would prompt me to want to learn more.Only thing that would keep me a bit skeptical on a call is their 2016 founding. 

I have REPS by actively and materially participating in my rental property portfolio, and also work as a real estate broker full time (1099 collecting commissions through a single member/purpose LLC) from buildings I sell.My losses from my rental properties (LLC #A) largely offset any federal and state taxes from my brokerage business (LLC #B).

Been warning owners about this, but they still want to blame us:(Our February activity was up 51% overall, applications up 18% last week alone.

This reflects investors pricing in higher risk premiums for the sector.Looking ahead, 2025 appears poised for increased transaction activity as the market adjusts to the current interest rate environment.

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Propstream absentee list and driving for dollars lists do just as well or better than from expensive list providers.