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6 February 2025 | 16 replies
I have purchased 3 STRs personally in the last 18 months and have closed on at least 25 for clients in the past 12 months.
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23 January 2025 | 39 replies
First of all, my personal credit was a very good at 735 midscore. 100% financed tidied it up just a little bit more with just cleaning up a couple of things on my credit.
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28 January 2025 | 11 replies
I used $80k to pay off personal debts and $50k to remodel it by myself with my two hands.
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15 January 2025 | 24 replies
The person who comes into money but not a lot of experience in real estate should be a little more cautious right now.So overall, I am not saying - do not buy, I am saying be careful.
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5 February 2025 | 6 replies
Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.
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29 January 2025 | 2 replies
The lot is paid off and deeded to our LLC, but lender will not do conventional loan to LLC for the remaining financing so we'd need to take out a loan in our personal names.
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7 February 2025 | 5 replies
I have from time to time spoken with the city administrator, economic developer, & a person at building planning commission.
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10 February 2025 | 2 replies
Who gets blamed for and/or has to handle the following unique to nonfamily roommates:1) Missing personal possessions?
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3 February 2025 | 37 replies
Whether your at $0 or $10mm of personal cash to start with.
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3 February 2025 | 4 replies
Personally, I would not keep a rental that is not expected to cash flow.