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1 January 2025 | 14 replies
Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.
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9 January 2025 | 10 replies
I'm looking to connect with people actively doing sober living to collaborate and grow as well as people looking to get in the game.
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6 January 2025 | 28 replies
There was a BP member who was quite active for a short duration that presented hi use case for RE not being a good investment compared to other investments especially ially stocks.
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17 January 2025 | 27 replies
It's tough to give a definitive answer without knowing your specific investment goals (cash flow, appreciation, etc.) and preferred strategies (BRRRR, wholesaling, etc.).However, since I'm a Cleveland native and active in the real estate market here, I can offer some insights on why Cleveland could be a good fit:Affordability: Compared to many other major metros, Cleveland offers a relatively low barrier to entry.
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9 January 2025 | 2 replies
If your local market is very active and homes are selling fast, you may be able to get by with doing less.Your Home’s Condition: If your home is vacant or has a unique layout, using a professional stager who can bring in the right furniture and accessories may help buyers truly visualize its full potential.Your Budget: Talk to your agent to get an idea of staging costs in your area, as it can be the difference between your house selling and sitting.
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7 January 2025 | 5 replies
Getting rid of pitbulls, breaking up illegal activity, evicting nonpaying tenants, renovating to the studs so we can get higher rents.
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6 January 2025 | 77 replies
The 'good guys' on here can help the newbies by pointing out the very obvious trolls......Just my $0.02 I think if we have active moderators and active community to help put them back in the bag it will be fine as well.
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1 January 2025 | 2 replies
The LLC was used in an active business for separation of the active business from my other businesses, rental for one.
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23 December 2024 | 1 reply
.✅ Exploring creative ways to get deals done, even without a ton of upfront capital.I know that success in real estate is a team sport.
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5 January 2025 | 23 replies
A lifelong friend and I are motivated to (virtually) meet and connect with those in REI working in the Pittsburgh area.I'm active duty military and living in California with two rental properties (one in Virginia Beach & one in Pittsburgh) and my close friend owns a single family in Baltimore.