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21 January 2025 | 6 replies
EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!
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21 January 2025 | 2 replies
Consider connecting with local REI meetups, hospitality groups, or even online forums like this one to find like-minded investors.You could also pitch your successful track record to potential equity partners.
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10 February 2025 | 6 replies
Seems like you are only 1-2 properties away from potentially replacing your civil engineering income.
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10 February 2025 | 12 replies
But I still would not let potential renters in without someone there.
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15 January 2025 | 5 replies
Quote from @Brian Dolbeare: I’m considering purchasing a small multifamily property in Pittsburgh that I really like, except for one potential drawback: it has 100% street parking.In my current market, lack of off-street parking would be a significant negative, especially during winter.
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31 December 2024 | 6 replies
On a recent episode of the podcast, I remember hearing one of the hosts discussing this town as a good place to invest but have not been able to find the show notes. I believe it was either Tony or Henry Washington. A...
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14 January 2025 | 2 replies
You're on the right track to reach out for help here and also to look to your area for potential partnerships.
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17 January 2025 | 20 replies
First-time homebuyer-level SFHs are such a sweet spot for liquidity and demand, especially when the market gets tight.Quick question—when you're doing the homework for a potential deal, what's your go-to checklist for deciding if it’s a flip or a hold?
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18 January 2025 | 36 replies
Being a brand new unit you have rehabbed you might have to get her out rather than potentially ruin the whole unit by an act of her negligence.
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25 January 2025 | 9 replies
Due to high premiums, expenses increase, and cap rates and cash flow potential decrease.