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Erick Pena Excited to Start My Real Estate Investing Journey!
15 January 2025 | 9 replies
Like many of you, I started by reading Rich Dad Poor Dad, and from there, I dove into Brandon Turner’s book on real estate investing.I’m incredibly excited to embark on this new adventure and can’t wait to see where it leads.
Keetaek Hong Where (cities) & what (asset types) in Dallas/Houston to invest for maximum apprec!
7 February 2025 | 12 replies
This leads to home prices increasing at a fast pace so you're definitely on the right track of which markets to invest in.
Jorge Vazquez Sign on rental properties yes or not?
15 January 2025 | 10 replies
@Jorge Vazquez we stopped doing signs over 10 years ago.We had a separate phone number on our signs, so were able to track traffic & applications from them.We were getting more & BETTER leads from our online ads then the signs - so an easy choice to stop using them (also time & money savings).
George Jackson Skip Tracing Resources
10 January 2025 | 2 replies
For example, say I have a foreclosure, or expired listing lead that I would like to find accurate phone numbers for for prospecting.
Ken M. Creative Financing and Some Things To Know
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
My humble advice to anyone attempting to do creative finance is:Creative finance is for experienced investors who have access to capital if anything goes wrong.Learn the lawsDon't use a contract "off the internet", laws vary by state and are also regulated on a federal levelLearn the financing techniques correctlyDon’t skip parts of the processDon’t ever do a “kitchen table” closingUse the proper deedAn attorney can help you with the legal work, but the rest you are on your ownYour guru will not bail you out“Investing” in someone else’s deal by providing a small 2nd loan so the “investor” can pay for “cash to the seller” and for “closing costs” so he can do the deal is a very bad planKnow what problems can ariseLearn the responses and solutions to problems before they are neededKnow everything there is to know about Title and what that meansKnow who a "protected class" individual isLearn the "back doors"Learn human natureUnderstand timelinesUnderstand regulation enforcement (some of these "mistakes" have a 10 year statue of limitations ( they can charge you 10 years AFTER you do the transaction) and carry hefty fines and possible imprisonmentThe court doesn't accept "I didn't know" for an answer"Know that the source of the lead plays a serious role in some states and federallyKnow how much of a "profit" pushes the boundaries to invite an investigationYou can be sued by the seller if you don’t do things correctlyYou are automatically at fault if an investigator or attorney or regulator gets involved.
Ariel Betancourt New Student of Real Estate Investment
24 January 2025 | 7 replies
You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.
Jake Gasperi Seeking Advice on Wholesaling in the Des Moines Market
12 January 2025 | 2 replies
The second you are introducing metrics to change your marketing that have nothing to do with generating the leads you need, you introduce uncertainty to your systems. 
Jason Baker Wholesaling Market in Miami
12 January 2025 | 8 replies
The reason so many people struggle with wholesaling is simple: they don’t understand lead generation.Take a moment to think about your approach.
Kyler Tarr Knob and tube wiring
27 January 2025 | 18 replies
If the lines are aluminum, we ALWAY replace that like we replace lead paint or lead pipes and asbestos ceiling and tile.  
Susan M. Problems w/ Allegiancy DST's? Alorica DST in Texas. RE Gain Fund LLC REIT 721.
9 January 2025 | 11 replies
I lead our DST due diligence within our RIA, and what you are experiencing is unfortunate and rare if you have the right sponsor.