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11 February 2025 | 5 replies
Steve Johnson is a straight shooter no BS type of PM and takes care of everything.
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17 January 2025 | 9 replies
I don't expect to know everything by then, but I hope to develop a basic strategy that prevents me from making the most common and costly mistakes that a newbie can make.
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1 February 2025 | 30 replies
A common example is Cleveland.
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8 January 2025 | 6 replies
I am 19 yr old and am currently trying to find my first rental property and I am very eager to get started. I have to choose between a much cheaper market that I live in that is much easier to cash flow, but finding g...
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30 January 2025 | 8 replies
Minimal changes to effect common entrances, no major shifts in load bearing, easy plumbing changes for wherever the new kitchen would be... it's a lot of boxes to check.
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22 January 2025 | 16 replies
And plenty of people wholesale mls all the time and get deals it's actually quite common.
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
There was a member on here a decade ago that focused on these type of deals...K.
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18 January 2025 | 3 replies
Do you think it's common for a tenant to sue for an amount greater than insurance can cover, then take your property or even your personal assets?
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
I specialize in investment properties, high-end homes, and commercial real estate, and I run Updegraff Group Realty, a full-service brokerage that helps investors not only find and fund deals but also manage construction, optimize returns, and scale their portfolios.Financing Your First Deal Without Using Your Own MoneyIt’s a common question, and the truth is—it’s very doable, but it requires strategy and relationships.
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19 January 2025 | 47 replies
Once these type investments develop a history, I can see a market similar to peer to peer lending where default rates become standardized and known.