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2 February 2025 | 4 replies
I've been estimating for my electrical biz for over 32 years now & I still make plenty of mistakes lol.Just between you & me....we still call em guesstimates lol!
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5 February 2025 | 5 replies
Many out-of-state investors make big mistakes that cost them far more than a property manager would charge.
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24 January 2025 | 12 replies
@Walter PinedaEven if someone give you a referral, what meets their expectations, may not meet yours.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!
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19 January 2025 | 8 replies
However, i would like a person with multiple rentals to help guide me to avoid some simple mistakes.
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3 February 2025 | 1 reply
.🚀 Lesson: Part of a good deal is better than 100% of no deal, but 0% of a bad deal is better than any piece of a bad deal.Final ThoughtsToo many investors make the mistake of wanting 100% ownership and control—but they forget that it’s better to own part of a great deal than to own nothing at all.🏡 Real estate is a team sport—and the investors who understand this scale faster, learn more, and build more wealth.Discussion Questions for You:1️⃣ Have you ever walked away from a deal because you wanted 100% ownership?
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17 January 2025 | 3 replies
There are so many great strategies to help you scale your portfolio, so I understand your desire to find the right plan and avoid mistakes.
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23 January 2025 | 5 replies
You can hear real-world examples of how others have built their investment portfolio and (hopefully) learn to avoid their mistakes.4.
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1 February 2025 | 21 replies
I want to avoid mistakes as a new landlord so hoping to learn from all of you!
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19 January 2025 | 7 replies
Luckily the family in my rental is paying $9000/mo (3x my mortgage) so I am gaining signifigant wiggle room for mistakes.