6 January 2025 | 1 reply
Seasoned investors typically have contingencies in place and work to diversify their portfolios to mitigate these risks.4.
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13 January 2025 | 11 replies
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just thinking about your first flip, let’s laugh, learn, and maybe even cry together!
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27 January 2025 | 14 replies
If you’re paying off less than $800/mo on your loan id say sell come April selling season.
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27 January 2025 | 21 replies
I would advise to look on here and try to connect with a seasoned investor in your area and maybe they can refer you to one.
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9 January 2025 | 8 replies
We do a similar thing for our long-term tenatns, leases start and end in July so that we maximize the demand and stay "in season"
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13 January 2025 | 10 replies
It is the most popular software in the industry, and most Tax Preparers are familiar with it, which makes tax season easier.
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6 January 2025 | 25 replies
Your income needs to be 100x it and you need to invest 10% of your net(so less than $5mil) annually in structured product type investing incl RE, let it season for 3-5 years, re-invest the first bit of profits and by year 8-10 you should be comfortable.$500k annual income is alot for your average folk, but it's not "retire me" income at all.
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13 January 2025 | 45 replies
@Jorge Vazquez I'm in St Pete for the season (Jan-April) up from FMB.
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7 January 2025 | 22 replies
Nobody likes to work hard in the heat.The biggest concern in the past has been winter, but 2024 was the warmest year on record and we have seen +3F on average in every season, which really took the edge of winter (you can call it brown grass season now) while summers are pleasant 75-85F.The cost of living is low, yet the quality of live is relatively high.
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28 December 2024 | 1 reply
Here are a few lessons I learned during the renovation, many of which stemmed from the age of the house and unexpected hidden damages:1.Damaged Plumbing: Several plumbing pipes were ruptured or severely damaged, requiring replacement.2.Termite Infestation: I discovered termites, which led to additional costs for treatment and repairs.3.Rotted Wood: Significant sections of wood in the structure were rotted and had to be replaced.4.Lack of Insulation: There was no insulation in the att Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?