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9 December 2024 | 20 replies
Appreciation is not a bonus or luck, it is literally the number one wealth-generating force in real estate.
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2 December 2024 | 1 reply
We need to rebuild this area correctly so that it lasts for generations to come.If anyone has any questions about post-storm projects or deals, feel free to reach out.
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21 November 2024 | 9 replies
Hey BP Community,I’m curious to know what tools and strategies everyone is using for lead generation these days.
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5 December 2024 | 34 replies
Quote from @Kevin Rodriguez: @Patricia Andriolo-BullTry starting your own business with a website and domain name as well as Google or Yelp review page, this may help legitimize your situation ,then have people on here write you some reviews to help generate authenticity.
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10 December 2024 | 104 replies
Touche' there is that but our product we owned was only 15 million of it and if she was not selling our houses we own she would be selling someone elses.. the point is if you put in the work know what your doing after about 5 to 7 years in a market were average sale prices are 400k and up there is a strong chance you will make 100 to 300k a year and your marketing budget will be a fraction of what a wholesaler spends to try to generate their income.
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2 December 2024 | 14 replies
Perhaps pick one and focus on generating scale.
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3 December 2024 | 40 replies
I secured my first duplex in Rochester and it is fully rented generating better than expected returns.
27 November 2024 | 7 replies
However, if I earn too much “earned income,” I risk losing these essential benefits.That’s why I’m exploring real estate and the stock market, as these generate “unearned income” and allow me to maintain my benefits while building financial security.
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3 December 2024 | 19 replies
Say your monthly income requirement is $5,000/Mo, and each property generates $300/Mo.
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26 November 2024 | 12 replies
I would forget about growing the portfolio and generational wealth until your husband finds a job and you reduce your credit card debt.Credit card debt has interest rates above 20%, there is a strong case that your rentals are not generating a 20% return.