7 February 2025 | 5 replies
Hi all, I'm in the early stages of planning a development of a lot I own in SE Portland.
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30 January 2025 | 6 replies
Then once it's acquired and/or fixed up you could shop around for long term financing if planning on holding the property rather than flipping it.
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11 February 2025 | 6 replies
With your background, I have no doubt you're starting on the right foot.How many properties are you planning to start with?
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11 February 2025 | 1 reply
While we currently live in Stephens City, VA, we’re open to investing in other states where the numbers make sense.Real Estate Goals & StrategyInvestment Focus: Buy-and-hold rentals, short-term rentals, and potential multifamily propertiesMarkets of Interest: Open to investing outside of Virginia in cash-flowing, landlord-friendly marketsCurrent Stage: Learning, networking, and preparing for our first investment propertyLong-Term Vision: Build a diversified rental portfolio that provides financial freedom and generational wealthWhy I’m HereNetworking: Connecting with experienced investors, agents, lenders, and property managersLearning: Gaining insights from those who’ve built successful portfoliosCollaborating: Open to partnerships, joint ventures, and creative financing strategiesWith my sales background, I understand the importance of negotiation, deal-making, and relationship-building—all of which I plan to leverage in real estate.
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11 February 2025 | 3 replies
I plan to make them into rentals by this fall.I’m looking to connect with someone who want to work together.
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5 February 2025 | 14 replies
I feel it depends on your investing horizon but I don't mind the stock market as long as you don't plan on using the money right away.
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31 January 2025 | 4 replies
What is the audience and goal of the marketing plan?
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7 February 2025 | 31 replies
With things like the ONE Linden plan in Linden, which is a 50M plan to improve the neighborhood.
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24 January 2025 | 11 replies
Unless you revise your plan and ensure that your personal use is under 10% of the rental use.
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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
My Plan Is to give a note for the $200,00 due in 12 months 0% interest.$70k out of my pocket cash and sell the house when it is done for $360k to $400Kclosing cost $40k so 360 - 40 = 320 - 270 = 50K profit or 400k - 40k = 360k - 270k = 90k profitthe $360k is conservative for sale price chino hill ca.at least that was what i had bouncing in my head