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11 February 2025 | 15 replies
I started researching and then bought in 2021-2022 then paused to stabilize and get a better lay of the land.
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6 January 2025 | 3 replies
Starting all over from scratch... my gray hair is turning back black....LOL.
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10 January 2025 | 12 replies
@Michael Challenger glad you are making the BIG step and starting your 1st flip.
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6 February 2025 | 9 replies
If the rental lease started 1/1/2025 it's likely it was technically in service in 2024.
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9 February 2025 | 4 replies
If house hacking isn't the best option for me, how would you recommend starting out to build up some investments.
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7 February 2025 | 2 replies
I started and did it differently.
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12 February 2025 | 15 replies
@Christian Artuso welcome to the forums and on starting your real estate investing journey.
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1 January 2025 | 1 reply
Hey everyone, Who here is looking to buy or even start their own cleaning service business?
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11 February 2025 | 6 replies
With your background, I have no doubt you're starting on the right foot.How many properties are you planning to start with?
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6 February 2025 | 4 replies
I'm curious what more experienced investors will leave to finish repairing after they list the property, but before they start to show it (or lease it).I start the marketing about two weeks prior to completion, with an advertised availability date of one week after completion.