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26 December 2024 | 2 replies
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of a potential deal, but skipping this step can lead to costly mistakes.Getting your real estate license is also a solid strategy just realize once you have a license wholesaling may not be in the cards as its a very gray area.Lastly, since you're planning to buy properties for yourself in 2026, start laying the groundwork now.
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21 December 2024 | 12 replies
Maybe it exists but aside for rookies I know who have zero knowledge as to what they are speaking on, I have never heard anyone assume most flips are winning these days.
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26 December 2024 | 7 replies
We’d appreciate any advice, insights, or resources you can share to help us make informed decisions and avoid rookie mistakes.Closing:P.S.
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28 December 2024 | 13 replies
It will co-exist with other "new" payment methods such as google pay, apple pay and credit card etc, because the target customers are different.
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8 January 2025 | 29 replies
If it sounds too good to be true, it isn’t.second, rookies should never start out investing out of state.
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20 December 2024 | 3 replies
Hi community,I just closed on my first investment property and it is a house hacking project. What learnings have you had that you wish you knew after closing your first deal?!
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16 December 2024 | 5 replies
My wife and I are looking to start investing in real estate so we are eager to learn the ins and outs of the business.
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24 December 2024 | 3 replies
If that's not in the cards I highly recommend you wait to make this purchase.
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30 December 2024 | 20 replies
Start collecting contact cards and fill that phone with everything from plumbers and painters to bankers and lawyers. sorry this is so long and drawn out.
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14 January 2025 | 329 replies
Or enter "for repairs" and take photographs of expensive new stuff for court...but they may be paying down credit cards.