I am a property manager as well as a broker specializing in acquisitions out of Tampa FL. 

You can try your luck to see how long it’ll take for the roots to re-grow, but be prepared to eventually make the proper repairs.

Post on local Facebook pages for contractor referrals, go to local REIAs, and ask your potential agents and PMs (even if not using a PM at first...you may at some point).There is only so much that service providers can do and many of them are far from "experts"; so, be prepared to be your own expert at being willing to figure stuff out as you move forward.

The entire agent model would perish because most of the time off-market listings are new leads that need to be prepared before hitting the market.

A buddy of mine, who’d been eyeballing a small multi-unit in Tucson recently, nearly forgot to factor in the HOA’s special assessment fee.

Here are two quick points to add:Be prepared to walk away.

If you’re looking for multifamily deals in NC, try connecting with local commercial brokers who specialize in multifamily properties—they often have access to off-market deals.

The bigger REIAs out there have many sub groups that may specialize in fix and flips, landlords, notes, or somewhere in between. 

Hello everyone,
I am currently working through a challenging financial situation. I have high-interest debt with a 28% APR that I need to pay off before focusing on saving for a home with my current income . To addre...

It’s worth exploring credit unions or lenders specializing in non-W-2 borrowers.