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27 January 2025 | 29 replies
Quote from @Patrick M Nichols: Cogo is a total scam... lots of fees on the front end.
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6 February 2025 | 4 replies
From my experience working with over 400 investors, those who start with house hacking scale much faster.Good luck!
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19 January 2025 | 56 replies
Though, it would be interesting to hear the experience of others here with the group.
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10 February 2025 | 9 replies
I didn't hear back from them, and then I did one last effort to join Subto at the end of September of 2023.
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12 January 2025 | 20 replies
Once you know how the land is allowed to be used by City or County zoning, start working to a "highest and best use" mindset where you find out how the deal can be quickly turned into money by the end user.
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15 January 2025 | 5 replies
I have been seeing a lot of houses in the area going up for foreclosure. But the whole concept of foreclosed homes is confusing to me. Is this a good way to get into real estate investing? What are the benefits and dr...
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22 January 2025 | 9 replies
Check out FilePlace, where user-created forms are available for free.
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12 February 2025 | 43 replies
How is your experience so far?
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
I specialize in investment properties, high-end homes, and commercial real estate, and I run Updegraff Group Realty, a full-service brokerage that helps investors not only find and fund deals but also manage construction, optimize returns, and scale their portfolios.Financing Your First Deal Without Using Your Own MoneyIt’s a common question, and the truth is—it’s very doable, but it requires strategy and relationships.
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27 January 2025 | 1 reply
It also confirms the amount of security deposit and the lease ending date.