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27 January 2025 | 17 replies
This means there are no checks and balances to ensure all transactions are entered correctly.
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12 January 2025 | 23 replies
So, maybe do 30-50% down, for better cashflow and make sure you have reserves for mortgage payments in case there's a rental market dip in the future.DM us if you have any more questions:)
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30 January 2025 | 48 replies
Study all strategies, markets, etc, and find what fits your strategies.
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4 January 2025 | 8 replies
IMO it is necessary in competitive markets.
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3 January 2025 | 0 replies
How do you identify emerging markets before they become over saturated?
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13 January 2025 | 31 replies
This level of professionalism becomes second nature.Frankly, when you come from a corporate background and you enter REI you are shocked by how primitive most "investors" operate.
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19 January 2025 | 269 replies
It is clearly possible to do well here, but as expats I believe you need to be extremely careful in entering the market.
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3 January 2025 | 3 replies
The best defense against rats entering your property is to seal off all entry points (holes, cracks in walls), remove food sources (dirty dishes, food left in trash cans), and water sources (like leaks).
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4 January 2025 | 14 replies
I thought I was buying at top of the market in 2020...and 2022...but prices continue to remain high.