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24 January 2025 | 13 replies
Make sure you know when each of the major holidays and events are in Aspen to price accordingly.
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3 January 2025 | 12 replies
Maybe I’m being a little optimistic, but I feel like this is a good starting point for us.I’m not interested in investing outside of Orange County for our first property since we know the area really well.Networking:I’d also love to attend some real estate meetups around here and connect with people in the space.
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18 January 2025 | 15 replies
A few months ago I started attending a local investors meeting and have become obsessed with learning about real estate wholesaling.
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21 January 2025 | 3 replies
I'm a retired engineer and have been successfully using income from these houses to support my retirement without dipping into retirement savings.I'm transitioning my business from rentals to a franchise and would consider selling one of my houses (5 br/4 ba - the other houses my son while he's still attending).
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23 January 2025 | 10 replies
Just keep in mind that contractors may hesitate to attend multiple pre-inspections, especially if they lead to no work.
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25 January 2025 | 8 replies
I don’t mind paying those fees if I can build a solid, long lasting business quickly.I know I can piece together all these things by attending my local REI meetings and making connections there.
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29 January 2025 | 12 replies
Black Swan events- will cycle faster due to faster interconnectivity.7.
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6 February 2025 | 19 replies
I'd highly suggest getting to some local meetup groups in MKE: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...When you say you are considering alternative financing options, what does that mean?
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16 January 2025 | 13 replies
I adjust pricing based on demand, like raising rates during peak season or local events, and lowering them in slower months to stay competitive.