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7 February 2025 | 18 replies
House hacking is such a smart way to get started, and your focus on value-add opportunities will set you up for success.
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18 January 2025 | 15 replies
Borrowing against your paid off house without an income puts way too much pressure on the success of whatever deal/project you decide to pursue.
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24 January 2025 | 3 replies
I successfully cohost 2 MTRs fully remotely - one in Richmond, VA, and another in Palm Springs, CA.
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10 January 2025 | 22 replies
Mainly because they advertise saying they have been investing over the last 15 years and been wildly successful.
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5 February 2025 | 6 replies
I’d love to hear your experiences, opinions, and any tips you might have for successfully implementing these strategies.
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22 January 2025 | 0 replies
Ineffective or Absent Conflict Resolution ProcessEvery successful group of people needs an effective conflict resolution process characterized by:simplicity to understand and remember;quickness to start and complete;a clear vocabulary.My company, Livingsmith uses and recommends the 5-on-5 Process for conflict resolution in co-living homes.2.
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27 January 2025 | 1 reply
Buyers and sellers should consider some amount of closing money be held in escrow after closing to cover potential problems with the non-responding tenants.Does anybody have any experiences to share with successful use of a Tenant Estoppel Letter, or times they wish they'd know about this tool before entering a Purchase and Sale Agreement?
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28 January 2025 | 1 reply
As the economy shifts, there will be new ways to grow your portfolio, but success will require staying nimble and informed.Bessent’s commitment to cutting the federal deficit involves a mix of spending cuts and revenue adjustments, which could directly affect government-funded housing programs and infrastructure investments.
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28 January 2025 | 10 replies
Hi there Did you find success with HUD homes?
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4 February 2025 | 41 replies
Taxes, costs, eviction complexity, etc are going to be a much bigger factor in your success than anything else.