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4 October 2024 | 12 replies
There are multiple ways to structure your deal and get your feet wet in real estate, as long as you know your numbers.
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3 October 2024 | 6 replies
I bought mine because it was cool and cheap, the in garage deliveries were just a bonus.
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4 October 2024 | 11 replies
She is cool, likable, and cultivated the relationship slowly.
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6 October 2024 | 12 replies
One cool thing that I recently discovered is the VA will allow you to use any remaining entitlement on the loan for a second purchase.
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2 October 2024 | 13 replies
I keep portable AC units for tenants to borrow, so are using one of those to cool the bedroom.I have at least 20 trees down at one property with land and they missed the house but landed on my storage building.
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4 October 2024 | 16 replies
Folks just drink the cool aid of guaranteed rent..
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3 October 2024 | 12 replies
You can also often get some pretty cool loans by being an owner occupant as well!
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2 October 2024 | 13 replies
I would suggest using this website to get a general idea of the locations you are interested in. https://www.areavibes.com/Its pretty cool because they give you a total livability score and you can just see the different data that they give you
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1 October 2024 | 8 replies
Looking at all the cool air bnbs I know it may be tough to succeed.
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7 October 2024 | 34 replies
Investing locally is a good way to get your feet wet and it's a lot more practical than having to take a flight out to see your property.