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25 November 2024 | 9 replies
Almost certainly too good, even for pickup labor in the slow season.
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26 November 2024 | 3 replies
We will truly know the outcome once we are in season and can see what the buyer’s market turns into.FutureWith the current reduction in interest rates (.5% and .25%) we may see a slight increase in home sales.
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28 November 2024 | 13 replies
@Neil Lieb oh man I hadn't heard about that potential tax increase, and those sort of things are exactly what I was hoping to find out from the more seasoned investors on this forum.
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26 November 2024 | 13 replies
I think it can be profitable for seasoned real estate investors who have both the time and expertise to make sure their rehab project stays on budget, but I definitely wouldn’t recommend biting off more you can chew and doing BRRRR for your first deal.
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27 November 2024 | 16 replies
For many owners, this is a win.Other owners may value the consistent monthly deposits rather than worrying about the usually seasonal STR incomes.
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23 November 2024 | 6 replies
They may not take on new clients in the first quarter of busy season.
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21 November 2024 | 16 replies
As we sell through these items should we create a bank account with the llc to "season" the capital for when we are ready to reach out to a lender when we are ready to make our first investment?
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4 December 2024 | 32 replies
"I met with a seasoned real estate investor today and here are the top 5 takeaways...".
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26 November 2024 | 44 replies
It'll give you so much clout.When you are seen as a player and someone who closes on deals, that's when the calls come.
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19 November 2024 | 8 replies
Two big players in Cedar Rapids are Grace Gudenkauf and Amelia McGee.