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14 February 2024 | 1 reply
However, it’s important to research crowdfunding platforms and investments carefully to ensure they are reputable and have a track record of success.Land Development StrategyInvesting in land development involves purchasing raw land and developing it into residential or commercial properties.
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13 February 2024 | 25 replies
Also be very careful trying to STR inside the limits of a city.
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13 February 2024 | 2 replies
Just be careful on where you buy and make sure the numbers pan out, the single family market is still pretty soft and there are a ton of properties that have been redone and sitting in certain parts of San Antonio.
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13 February 2024 | 7 replies
Does anyone have any tips for managing a property from out of state?
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13 February 2024 | 2 replies
Great note on Lockport too, I’ll be sure to look carefully at the location.
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13 February 2024 | 6 replies
It may cost you more to dispute or sue the seller than to just take care of it on your own.
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14 February 2024 | 24 replies
I don't care what any agent tells me, all they care about is closing the deal & getting their cut.Literally had a thread about this in Raleigh with their suspect ways of handling it.
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12 February 2024 | 25 replies
Again, he doesn't have a clue who you are and only cares if you are that one guy who wants to save a lot of money, if you want to sell and not have to pay a real estate agent.Do you also get upset when Wendy's Burgers sends you an ad that says "come buy our burger and save $.50, we have no idea who you are, we don't particulary care who you are, but we want to sell you hamburgers that aren't actually ham, they are beef"?
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14 February 2024 | 35 replies
I had an investor a few years ago where all he cared about was being in the best school zones.
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14 February 2024 | 32 replies
Also something to be careful of if buying a home in personal name and simply switching it an LLC is the Due on Sales Clause in your original mortgage.