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29 January 2025 | 10 replies
Quote from @Nicole Gauthier: @Don Konipol This is a wonderful contribution as well!
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31 January 2025 | 23 replies
I think real estate is very forgiving (1) over the LONG term and (2) if you're well capitalized / in a strong financial position.
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29 January 2025 | 3 replies
Cosmo - I personally don't know Phoenix well, but if I had to do this in another city I would look at income levels, crime levels, and population growth (if you can) by zip code and/or area within a DMA as a starting point.
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29 January 2025 | 6 replies
I invest here as well.
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9 February 2025 | 3 replies
It has done well.
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6 February 2025 | 11 replies
In NY, NJ, CT, PA, MA the security deposit is regulated, as well as how much you can collect at lease signing.
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1 February 2025 | 1 reply
Quote from @Carson Hyland: Even if you buy the right property, failing to manage it well will kill your cash flow.
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11 February 2025 | 2 replies
My goal is to brrrr the deal within three months, and payoff the credit card with the cash out refi.I feel like this strategy could work out in your scenario as well.