Purchased for $69,000, I tackled everything from a new roof to interior updates, transforming it into a move-in-ready home.After months of surprises (and a few headaches), I sold the property for $145,000.

I had a long conversation with Equity Trust today, and I'm almost ready to move forward with them, but upon further investigation they seem to have some pretty negative reviews.

I am just starting out and have 1 STR.Would love hear the pros/cons that you took into consideration when deciding how you want to manage your STR.Self managing STR properties, from afar, while maintaining other employment, is only a possibility because of the new technology made available in the last 10 - 15 years.  

In my home market of Florida, our insurance rates have made it much harder to have positive cash flow on a CRE deal.

@Andrew Rodriguez  That statement you made , and that alone would tell me to run away .    

I have been told that my house should be ready by March or April of 2023.

Hello everyone, my name is Colin. I am a 19 year old that is just getting started in the real estate investing game! I work a full time job at a wood shop building custom cabinetry. Ever since I was a toddler my paren...

So I wouldn't clear that deposit until the place is made ready without any smell of smoke (assuming no smoking of anything is in your lease).

I’ve never had a problem with a lender when I showed them the deposit that was made into that account.

I get made whole by the down payment from the next buyer.