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1 December 2024 | 15 replies
Make a Rolodex of them for later.2 - Complete your design plan - i.e. take measurements and come up with a plan.
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27 November 2024 | 7 replies
What we do for houses with heating oil , we measure the amount of oil in the tant ( There is a chart that tells yo how many inches equals gallons ) And the tenants pay that up front when they move in , the oil is now theirs .
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6 December 2024 | 21 replies
However, it can feel limiting if you’re aiming to create your own path and may not cover broader skills deeply.An on-call advisor provides flexible, tailored guidance, helping you tackle issues as they come up across various areas.
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19 December 2024 | 82 replies
I took notes what you said, and this really does help provide measurable action steps for me in the near future.
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27 November 2024 | 4 replies
I am considering a 1031 exchange to transition from a rental property with a 5% gross yield to investments in areas like Georgia or North Carolina, aiming for higher returns.
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29 November 2024 | 6 replies
DSCR Loans don't take DTI into account and are aimed at looking primarily at the property so if it cash flows, don't have to worry about personal income!
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26 November 2024 | 6 replies
I agree—most of these individuals aren’t paying taxes and aren’t typically aiming to own the property.
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3 December 2024 | 16 replies
@Silas Melson If you’re aiming for true passive income, turnkey properties might not be the best route.
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25 November 2024 | 5 replies
Here's a bit of background:I have over ten years of experience in real estate.I've bought and sold hundreds of properties in the past two years.I have six performing rental properties and aim to expand this to 50 by the end of the year.
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25 November 2024 | 3 replies
By this time next year, we aim to have invested in our first rental property and improved our credit, setting a strong foundation for a successful and fulfilling future.I am open to any knowledge or advice anyone has to give as I am currently learning about real estate investing.