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12 January 2025 | 2 replies
I am new to the commercial real estate investing world but have done a little dabbling with residential as a wholesaler.
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29 January 2025 | 25 replies
It won’t take as long as you think. if you can wholesale a few properties you can get enough to support you in a small project while learning the ins and outs.
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10 January 2025 | 4 replies
Please add me to your buyer list :) Email me Jimmy and I'll get you connected to a few Wholesalers I get Inventory shares from here in Houston!
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15 January 2025 | 10 replies
I’ve had to widen my search radius to smaller suburbs or target properties needing light cosmetic work to make the numbers work.Value-add opportunities: Adding amenities tenants love, like finished basements or upgraded kitchens, seems to justify rent premiums in this market.Navigating the competition:Be creative with financing: Seller financing or partnering with other investors has been helpful to secure deals when conventional offers didn’t cut it.Work with local agents and wholesalers: They often have their finger on the pulse of off-market opportunities, which is critical in a hot market.For those new to suburban Chicago investing, I’d say the key is finding the “sweet spot” neighborhoods—ones on the rise but not yet maxed out in price.
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8 January 2025 | 13 replies
I am constantly reaching out to provide value to other wholesalers out there and in turn others see my company name.
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6 February 2025 | 58 replies
I think it is a good market with growth potential and it still has properties they can be purchased from wholesalers for around $150,000 that after you put $40,000 they are worth around $240,000.
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6 January 2025 | 2 replies
I just met two guys at my gym that wholesale but I have not had much of an opportunity to ask them any of my questions.
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10 January 2025 | 3 replies
I am new to the real estate and wholesale world in MA.
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12 January 2025 | 3 replies
Networking, local meetups, door knocking, mailers, wholesalers, online forums specific to your area of interest.
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4 February 2025 | 87 replies
So I found and purchased 3 undervalued properties from wholesalers and we are just finishing up the 3rd one.