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4 January 2025 | 4 replies
In my opinion, the best "first step" is to find a local REIA to attend.
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5 February 2025 | 35 replies
In my opinion, the 1% rule was a good rule of thumb during the 2010's.
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12 January 2025 | 23 replies
My opinion is a lack of business organization.
3 January 2025 | 2 replies
My quick opinion is yes, there's money to be made as an investor, but it's not for the faint of heart (or stomach)!
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19 January 2025 | 14 replies
In my opinion this will not lead to long term success - if that is of any interest to you focus on saving up enough to purchase your primary residence.
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6 January 2025 | 1 reply
In my opinion that is rarely necessary for a rental rehab unless perhaps this will be a really nice rental in an upscale area.
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3 January 2025 | 1 reply
I would like to get an opinion before I purchase my first property in about a month.
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10 January 2025 | 14 replies
I'd love to hear others' opinions on this but I am a fan of making the house as attractive as you can to a potential buyer, even if that adds cost.
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10 January 2025 | 28 replies
So it wont be a popular opinion but maybe don't invest in real estate just yet.
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22 January 2025 | 31 replies
Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)