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19 December 2024 | 4 replies
Sometimes they’ve got resources or connections that could help speed things up.What’s your biggest concern going into the hearing?
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10 January 2025 | 67 replies
But it’s clear you’re a smart investor who knows the long-term benefits real estate can bring.I keep reminding myself why I stick with real estate: you can make money every month in four different ways:Cash Flow – Passive income to live on.Appreciation – Long-term property value growth.Depreciation – Tax benefits that reduce your taxable income.Tenants Paying Down the Mortgage – Even if you’re paid off now, this is one of the biggest wealth-building tools for leveraged properties.It sounds like your main struggle is the stress of active management—and trust me, you’re not alone.
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17 December 2024 | 1 reply
Biggest caveat is you didn't mention the location.
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23 December 2024 | 15 replies
My point is cash flow is only one source of return on RE and in my opinion the least desired because it gets taxed annually.
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16 December 2024 | 1 reply
I have always been interested in home construction techniques that are different or older.Container homes, these sorts of shot-crete homes, bale homes etc.The biggest issue is not that fact that they will rent, for if they are in the right location, of course they will rent just fine.
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21 December 2024 | 18 replies
Because if you make good money and always have a source of funds for emergencies then you can use the money immediately if you have enough for a down payment on another property or put it in a high yield savings account or treasuries for a low risk return with good liquidity.
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17 December 2024 | 1 reply
We do a pretty good deal of site selection with data behind it and use experian as a data source.
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18 December 2024 | 11 replies
The skill comes in sourcing deals that arent only on the MLS.
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16 December 2024 | 1 reply
Biggest challenge was deal with my 1st eviction.
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20 December 2024 | 3 replies
When investors see that you’re looking out for them, that you treat them like partners rather than just capital sources, they start spreading the word.