John Lee
22, New to REI and looking to network and ask for advice
7 January 2025 | 20 replies
Not exactly sure about the legal details, but initial overview of the system seems to suggest this kills quite a few birds with one stone.
John Burtle
Building my first spec home!
16 December 2024 | 25 replies
Vinyl siding with partial stone across the front.
Ryan Williams
Pay off Primary or Buy Rentals?
18 December 2024 | 23 replies
Depends who you ask and how secure you feel about your income On the one hand being debt free is great, but leverage allows us to build our wealth quicker.RE investors are notorious for being cash poor, so I would avoid thatIf youre able to comfortably save 100k a year and have enough reserves, I think buying leveraged properties is the best way to scale.You could kill two birds with one stone theoreticallyThey say paying an extra month a year towards principal saves you 7 years on a 30 year fixed mortgageUsing that logic you can add 2+ months a year on your primary, and buy 1 property a year and keep enough reserves.
Johnny Lynum
Multifamily vs. Single-Family—What’s Your Take?
8 December 2024 | 14 replies
It’s the "bigger bird, smaller stone" approach: multifamily offers more immediate cash flow and flexibility when you're getting started, while single-family homes can provide more simplicity and scalability once you've built up some capital.
Silas Melson
Estimating Rehab Costs
14 December 2024 | 15 replies
Also when it came time to pick the finish products (tile/stone/fixtures/etc) I would request getting the manufacturer, the model #, sku#, picture if possible...everything.
Michelle Wang
Frustrated Massachusetts Landlord Seeking Advice on Dealing with Problematic Tenants
25 December 2024 | 12 replies
You will get through this, and while it feels overwhelming now, this chapter will one day be just a stepping stone in your real estate journey.
Alexis Nworah
Is Sandy Springs a good area to buy a rental in Georgia?
4 December 2024 | 4 replies
If cash flow is your goal, you might look into areas like Jonesboro, Forest Park, Lithonia, or Stone Mountain, where RTP ratios tend to be higher these are just a few areas I'd suggest.
Val Berechet
Is it still a good idea to invest in Tulum, Mexico?
11 December 2024 | 101 replies
Canada and the states have a treaty with Mexico, which changes the way you should set up your entities.
Shrikant Kakani
Does it make sense to purchase older properties?
4 December 2024 | 2 replies
Better materials such as stronger lumber were used when the earlier vintage properties were built and many contained design characteristics such as stone or brick work and intricate millwork that are too costly to replicate today meaning many buildings are significantly below todays replacement cost.
Kyle Fitch
Why Real Estate Over Stock Market?
6 January 2025 | 57 replies
Say you grabbed position in Tesla for x-mas because, well, it's Tesla and all looked awesome at $250 about to ride to the moon..... until..... come march and your falling like a stone from $180 wondering where the bottom is.....