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14 January 2025 | 3 replies
I have never built anything, only purchased already built properties and I need some advice.Thanks!
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4 February 2025 | 18 replies
I just bought a $400k STR and the break even point with 25% down is $54k with a 2% sinking fund and 3% maintenance built in.
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30 January 2025 | 12 replies
Price range seems to be so fluid from what I'm seeing - as I'm sure you well know this but a home in one town might be $20,000/$30,000 variation in another.
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29 January 2025 | 6 replies
I’ve built a 12-door portfolio here since 2019, and it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made in real estate.If you’d like to dive deeper into Detroit-specific strategies or need some pointers on how to get started, feel free to reach out!
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23 January 2025 | 2 replies
@Jorge Abreu You're absolutely right—success in real estate (or any venture) is built on mindset, systems, and resilience.
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31 January 2025 | 170 replies
The Buffalo project mentioned by Jeff has been substantially delayed but is very likely to get built and perform.
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3 February 2025 | 8 replies
Of course just make sure to check with the town zoning laws on ADU's etc.
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19 January 2025 | 2 replies
I am wondering if prefab or stick built would be the way to go.
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26 January 2025 | 17 replies
He told me that he owned a couple large mobile home parks in town and that's what started everything for me.
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25 December 2024 | 4 replies
Quote from @Gaetano Citera: I would look at what has sold for Prefab verse stick built..