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16 January 2025 | 6 replies
I feel like there’s a balance between being decisive and being reckless, and I’d love to hear how you guys approach this.
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31 January 2025 | 2 replies
It takes enough of your margin, which you don't have because you put so little down in this market.
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7 February 2025 | 7 replies
You could break the ice, introduce yourself (unless you go PM), do an inspection, and bring a lease agreement for them to read and hopefully sign.You'll probably increase the rent.
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5 February 2025 | 5 replies
I have a job that also affords me a lot of spare time in my schedule and I'm looking to use that time to begin/continue/grow a real estate portfolio.
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13 January 2025 | 3 replies
As a first step, I’ll print and read The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing.
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4 February 2025 | 6 replies
I have 0 experience managing STR properties, but lots of experience using Airbnb from my travels 😅 I am halfway reading Avery Carl’s book on STR.
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22 January 2025 | 16 replies
In hot markets, some wholesalers and investors use 80-85% of ARV (minus repairs) instead of the typical 70% to stay competitive.A few tips:1.
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21 January 2025 | 5 replies
I work with 4 electricians , 3 plumbers , 4 HVAC , 5 or 6 framers , if 1 is busy I use another .
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7 February 2025 | 7 replies
I have a detailed reply above that explains it and provides the code citation to read as well
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3 February 2025 | 25 replies
Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)