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21 January 2025 | 14 replies
Quote from @Zack Marshall: Quote from @Tyler Tyson: I had a very poor experience with them last year.
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20 January 2025 | 1 reply
As the investor gains experience, they are not only able to more successfully foresee the “bumps” along the way, able to handle recessions, temporary negative cash flow, unforeseen capital expenditures without panicking, but will also recognize the opportunities necessary to turn a loss into a break even.
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23 January 2025 | 26 replies
That's the first question as real estate is like another job and if you are upgrading properties it's like running a daycare. also what experience do you have?
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3 February 2025 | 2 replies
Their cost structures are significantly different from what new investors face today.Maybe I haven't yet reached the section that addresses different market conditions and interest rate environments, but I’d love to hear insights from those with more experience.
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11 February 2025 | 6 replies
Does anyone have experience with this?
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11 February 2025 | 8 replies
It’s a great reminder that showing up consistently and putting in the work is what truly builds long-term success—whether in real estate, construction, or any other industry.Your experience proves how valuable it is to gain knowledge from the ground up.
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11 February 2025 | 8 replies
Lots of great info on here as well, and like they're saying the best thing to do is to find an experience broker / realtor who can help you navigate which neighborhoods to target and which ones to stay away from, as well helping you to build out your team for property managers, lenders, inspectors, contractors, ect.
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11 February 2025 | 4 replies
Critical Questions to Ask a GC To ensure you hire the right GC and avoid delays or cost overruns, ask: • Experience & Licensing: • Are you licensed and insured?
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11 February 2025 | 2 replies
You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.