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Chad Lundquist Best way to invest my capital
26 August 2021 | 14 replies
I would love to chat some more if you had time to get an idea of what this looks like as you seem to have a great grasp on this concept.Thanks
Eric Gamble BRRRR - Understanding the Math
11 January 2019 | 6 replies
Maybe you could add some context with a real property to your scenario.Part of the reason BRRRR kills new investors is that they can't grasp the concept quickly enough that you need to buy at extreme discount, have a conservative renovation, then get a generous appraisal...its a trifecta to work perfectly...very rare.One failure of your assessment above is that you are presenting a residential property...so, comparable sales method is your appraisal method (period.)...and that is completely dependent on market conditions from one six month window to the next....assuming your market will produce value is speculation and it's an assumption of risk many folks can't stomach. 
Cedric Braggs Newbie Real Estate Investor Spring Tx.
29 August 2015 | 4 replies
Im not looking to do all the work and share the profit as a lot of newbies offer to do, I am more so looking for ANYONE in the houston area to let me and or one of my associates shadow you on a deal or two simply to better grasp the concept, You can only swim IN the water sort of speak.
Tony Wooldridge What is your FREEDOM number (#)?
26 November 2017 | 176 replies
@Eric Andrews, sounds like you have a solid grasp of what you need to accomplish your goals, keep after it and I wish you all of the luck getting there.  
John S Lewis Are you a slum lord?
10 November 2017 | 44 replies
You're the guy whose hand they're grasping to stay out of the abyss.I think you'd really be surprised how much the most hardened police officers and child welfare caseworkers will typically respect the difference between a responsible landlord of low-cost properties and a slumlord. 
Susan Herschell Another name for Landlord
2 December 2020 | 55 replies
You can imagine with simple things being new, that advanced topics like budgeting and building credit are even harder to grasp.
Jorge Leon Jr Rental real estate strategy with 3k monthly savings 15 year loans
17 September 2018 | 37 replies
@Joe Villeneuve Many people struggle to grasp the time value and risk management aspects of payoff vs. cashout.
Michael Ryland Negative reactions from friends and family
23 April 2019 | 74 replies
and it goes on.I think it's the mindset that is difficult for others to grasp.   
Nathan Gesner What books are you reading right now?
7 March 2022 | 166 replies
I really recommend "Set For Life" by Scott Trench and "How To Invest In Real Estate" by Brandon Turner. the first one will teach you how to handle your finances and invest from a position of strength, into the second one is a good overview of real estate investing to help you grasp the major concepts.
Mindy Jensen Podcast: 20 Long Distance SFR on a Military Salary w Rich Carey!
26 March 2018 | 61 replies
I would like to keep this SFR when I transfer in about two years, but am willing to sell to get a better grasp on a solid Real estate investing foundation.My Plan B is to gain as much equity possible within the next two years, continue to rent out a room, and possibly air bnb the third room.