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30 January 2025 | 19 replies
All set to jump my start career as a investor to do fix/flip and buy apartment units ,any suggestions how to move forward.
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13 January 2025 | 11 replies
Inspect immediately to verify.
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29 January 2025 | 11 replies
You also will want to stick to on market properties at first because the purchase process and evaluation process (namely title and inspections) will be more defined.
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15 January 2025 | 15 replies
., the new RI rental registry and associated lead paint inspections/certificates).It's up to you whether you're able to do it, but I think you'll get a lot out of the experience if you can try it for a year or two.
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12 January 2025 | 2 replies
Still can be very beneficial for a new investor but personally I think not as good as a service as they had with their exclusive listings where they had inspections already done, rent rolls available, and you can complete the entire offer/acceptance via their platform rather than being handed off to an agent.
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20 January 2025 | 10 replies
It's also easier to handle dips in census similarly to dealing with rental vacancy if you have one rental property compared to a larger apartment building.My wife loves the operations but we have steadily been working her out of the day-to-day stuff.
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26 January 2025 | 7 replies
These small touches can create a memorable stay and encourage positive reviews.Create a Standout Listing: Invest in high-quality photos, write an engaging and detailed description, and highlight features that set your property apart.
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28 January 2025 | 11 replies
Back yard landscaping is usually the biggest expense at $5-6k for artificial turf and rock, but doing this sets you apart from the others.
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17 January 2025 | 10 replies
Investors like me are left sifting through overpriced junk instead of finding real opportunities.Pro Tip: The average wholesale contract is for a 30 day "inspection", while the wholesaler looks for a buyer.
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2 February 2025 | 7 replies
. $150k down, 5 year balloon, 8% interest, no inspections, repairs, or appraisal, $20k over asking, and most importantly.