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30 January 2025 | 2 replies
While I currently live outside Portland, OR, I plan to begin investing in Tennessee.
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24 January 2025 | 9 replies
I realize people are trying to make a living, but anyone who cold calls me is the last person I'd use for any transaction (plus I have people for that!).
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30 January 2025 | 7 replies
We're not aware of anyone that's made a purchase from them work in over 3 years:(Most of the incentives in Detroit are targeted to owners that will live in their home or developers targeting large projects.
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8 February 2025 | 3 replies
Finding deals outside of California can definitely open up new opportunities, especially given the cost of living and market dynamics in the state.When looking for properties in other states, consider focusing on areas with strong rental demand, economic growth, and population increase.
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8 February 2025 | 10 replies
It is a TON of work but you only need 1 to 2 deals per year to live the good life.
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27 January 2025 | 4 replies
In the unlikely event that you are the exception that proves the rule, the rare 18 year old who can actually generate a serious income by wholesaling real estate, your day to day will look like the following: - You will door knock, cold call, send mailers, and otherwise create lists of people who are in the most desperate moments of their lives.
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7 February 2025 | 3 replies
Although I am just starting my journey, (just recently sold first piece of land; acquired in 2016–held and sold this past week) I live in Southern California but looking to expand to Florida and other states for REI.
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1 February 2025 | 3 replies
The alternative is to go with a single-family home, live in it for about 1.5 years, and then purchase another home while renting out the first one.
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6 February 2025 | 5 replies
Hi all investor here with a sfh property in Oklahoma, I have been having ongoing plumbing issues almost every week with toilet clogs etc since last year, and recently they had to repair the sewer lines and had to excavate the backyard and living room floors costed me tens of thousands of dollars.
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19 January 2025 | 3 replies
We live, office, and Property Manage in Queen Creek and love it!