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5 March 2024 | 70 replies
As a young man and young investor, I’m having trouble with a few things.1)finding a property with a decent return. 2) finding a primary residence that doesn’t cost and arm and leg (rent or own).
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4 March 2024 | 8 replies
Watch the auctions for a month or two (do some simulations for practice) before you actually bid.Otherwise you will likely run home with your tail between your legs.
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4 March 2024 | 1 reply
Hey everyone,I'm Javier, from Orange County, NY (live in Middletown, NY).
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5 March 2024 | 34 replies
As others have mentioned, consider borrowing from your 401k plan instead.For those comparing the returns from passive investing in stocks and bonds with active investing in real estate, that is comparing apples to oranges.
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4 March 2024 | 7 replies
One option that might work for you is to partner with others who are willing to provide the down payment capital in exchange for equity in the property if you are willing to do the leg work for it.
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1 March 2024 | 4 replies
Just trying to give the kids a leg up.
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29 February 2024 | 7 replies
There are quite a few in Orange County!
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2 March 2024 | 35 replies
I myself am looking into duplex/triplex MTR for traveling nurses in Orange county/LA area.
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29 February 2024 | 6 replies
Looking for properties in the Orange Park, Jacksonville florida surrounding areas.