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31 December 2024 | 49 replies
Now if you've followed things this far kudos, and I bet your feeling some lumps.
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5 February 2025 | 56 replies
Investing remotely sight-unseen… that adds another layer of risk and lowers your odds of success by a lot.
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23 January 2025 | 45 replies
If we face any headwinds, liquid investments go first so probably crypto but then you bet equities will get pressed.
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22 January 2025 | 31 replies
It isn't impossible but as @Jimmy Lieu mentioned, there is a steep learning curve.Depending on your liquidity, out-of-state buy & hold rentals could be your best bet if NYC investing is out of the picture.
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6 January 2025 | 10 replies
DSCR is going to be your best bet here.
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20 January 2025 | 62 replies
If you cannot prove income then our rental DSCR loan will be your best bet.
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10 January 2025 | 15 replies
Your best bet is to go to real estate networking events near those areas and talk to those who have invested in those areas.Best of luck!
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3 February 2025 | 47 replies
I am betting your gonna find a lot more friendly amicable persons than shut doors.
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10 January 2025 | 67 replies
It's not fool-proof, but I think odds of earning 7.5% using a barbell strategy in the average year on your money is 97% likely with very very little effort.
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14 January 2025 | 25 replies
Most people don't sell an STR that is making them a ton of money so odds are it could look better, although they could be selling it for other reasons.