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11 February 2025 | 5 replies
hey guys I am new to real estate and I just got my first rental property this past year and have tenants and things are finally stable now.
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27 January 2025 | 29 replies
As someone who’s spent years building a real estate business from the ground up, I’ve seen both sides of the equation.
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25 January 2025 | 1 reply
Context: My wife is in real estate annd we anre in the Houston market.
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30 January 2025 | 19 replies
Was that a past career in sales, management, or something related to real estate?
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11 February 2025 | 5 replies
Congratulations to you and your husband on taking the leap into real estate investing!
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6 February 2025 | 5 replies
Estimates and projections are great, but experience gives you the real numbers!
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28 January 2025 | 6 replies
Started with the flip business 2 years ago and going strong. id say start by practicing comps in your area, learn your market and go to real estate meetups.
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31 January 2025 | 24 replies
I did work for a commercial real estate investor prior to jumping into syndication, so that gave me a strong knowledge base to start with.
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30 January 2025 | 7 replies
They have been managing fine, although not too busy, I guess because of the market.
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11 February 2025 | 14 replies
Quote from @V.G Jason: I'd partner with a lawyer that can help put some contractual language on the downside of working with contractors and real estate agents.I'd also partner with a RE brokerage firm that clearly understands your goals.