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13 January 2025 | 1 reply
You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.
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15 January 2025 | 7 replies
When the lead came in, it was from a brother who inherited a house from his mom.
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14 January 2025 | 5 replies
Additionally, your brother would inherit your cost basis for the gifted portion, potentially leading to higher capital gains taxes if he sells later.
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19 January 2025 | 6 replies
Based on your current assumptions, you would be paying $1,229 per month out of pocket, leading to negative cash flow.If you’re house hacking and living in the property, it might still make sense because you're paying for housing anyway.
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16 January 2025 | 12 replies
Trustin your PM partner is important and they will follow your lead, so don't expect them to provide you with your business plan.
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9 January 2025 | 13 replies
The ads probably relate to a well known GURU on YouTube who convinces people to spend $12,000 to join his "community" and to send him leads.
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13 January 2025 | 18 replies
Quote from @Milly Owens: You may be right James, then again you would have a hard time convincing Asser...since the program reimbursed him his initial investment of $1,000 and then paid him $10,000 for the lead!
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10 January 2025 | 1 reply
A realtor who understands the numbers can help analyze the property’s projected cash flow and ROI, plus they might know local leads from probate attorneys or even “drive for dollars” efforts that can reveal off market gems.
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6 January 2025 | 0 replies
Seasonal Slowdown (With a Twist)The holidays always lead to a slower rental market as potential tenants prioritize family, travel, and gift-giving over finding a new home.
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14 January 2025 | 39 replies
Capital raising lead generation tools, email templates, automations, and automated processes.