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6 February 2025 | 9 replies
You get money at closing and then you refinance when rates go down.Anyone done this before?
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6 February 2025 | 7 replies
In terms of finding a partner, I would recommend partnering with someone who has something that you don't have (understands renovations, real estate experience, has money, etc.)
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29 January 2025 | 4 replies
They loved it because they got some play money right away and steady income each month without having to deal with toilets and tenants.
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24 January 2025 | 8 replies
Private money and personal funds.
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3 February 2025 | 9 replies
I don't have a lot to offer as far as money or experience goes but I do have time available to do things.
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8 February 2025 | 49 replies
And how much money are you making in your current job that you would want to replace with your real estate income?
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24 January 2025 | 6 replies
Don't attempt to figure things out on your own or act as a GC or PM when you are using other people's money.
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10 February 2025 | 9 replies
If you buy turnkey rentals, you will make money slowly.
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10 February 2025 | 8 replies
I had a mentor who stressed "you make your money when you buy"; the next place you get, be sure to haggle big time - and walk away if the price is not low enough.
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3 February 2025 | 2 replies
Should i sell my business to get this money?