Jonathan Greene
If You Are Asking These Questions About Your STR, You Are Already Failing
4 January 2025 | 26 replies
There are limits to this as well (when someone stays the whole time and doesn't say anything while there), but if someone chooses to leave early or right away, give them their money back before they drill you with a 1-star review.
Marc Shin
new STR just went live - how do i get reviews?
2 January 2025 | 13 replies
I would have them stay there and critique the feel and comfort etc of the place.
Corey Davis
Operationalizing & Scaling
31 December 2024 | 5 replies
For property selection, choosing a duplex or triplex in a good neighborhood can provide steady cash flow, while adding an ADU to a single-family home works well in areas with high rental demand like Portland.
Eyal Goren
Is Subto legal?
14 January 2025 | 23 replies
State your legal theory if you choose to take an adversarial position.
Bradley Buxton
What are the scariest things about real estate investing?
5 January 2025 | 24 replies
Knowledge is power:Thorough Inspections: Minimize surprises with detailed inspections and due diligence.Strong Screening: Careful tenant selection reduces vacancy and headaches.Diversification: Spread your investments across different locations and property types to mitigate risk.Financial Planning: Maintain a buffer and choose financing options that fit your long-term goals.
Toyin Dawodu
WHY DO 95% OF REAL ESTATE INVESTORS FAIL?
12 January 2025 | 23 replies
A lot of people are just comfortable enough to justify inaction.
Jacob Hrip
Book on estimating rehab costs
30 December 2024 | 4 replies
Pricing has changed but J Scott's one of the smartest guys around and is one of the books I always feel comfortable recommending.
Eric N.
How do you do Seller Financing/Sub2 and comply with Dodd Frank/Safe Act ?
30 January 2025 | 47 replies
I wouldn't be comfortable buying a cheap property and not actually rehabbing it.
Josue Ramos
Best Markets To Invest
4 January 2025 | 35 replies
If I were to start today, I would still choose to do the same thing - house hacking.
Don Konipol
Why Most Real Estate Investors Can’t Scale Their Investments or Their Business.
4 January 2025 | 14 replies
But the answer for everyone may differ.Here are the personal attributes I see in those able to achieve a higher than market ROI, enough higher to be able to “scale”.1- Knowledge of real estate principles, real estate law and real estate finance2- Minimum 3 -5 years full time, or near full time experience directly related to real estate investing3- Ability to utilize technology for increased efficiency, capacity, and accuracy4- Excellent hired legal counsel and excellent hired marketing help5- Established method(s) of obtaining consistently high QUALITY deal flow6- Ability to manage and choose people who are NOT employees: Attorneys, Appraisers, Mortgage Brokers, Real Estate Brokers, Title Companies, Surveyors, Marketing Specialists, Accountants, Contractors, Consultants, Property Managers7- A VERIFIABLE track record of success8- Ability to identify, analyze, and negotiate a deal that can be “worked” for “enhanced” ROI9- Some type of competitive advantage; for example for me it’s my ability to analyze and identify mortgage loans that are actually less risky than all other lenders believe (on the investing in debt side), and on the real property side it’s my ability to analyze”pull the trigger” with LESS information than other investors need, combined with the ability to pay cash, or raise significant capital almost instantly as well as being able to obtain loans at the lowest prime customer bank rate with no recourse or personal liability.