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10 November 2010 | 15 replies
You should hire your own framers, carpet layers, tile installers, electricians, plumbers, painters, etc.
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2 February 2016 | 132 replies
Even a major recession can be survived by a max leverage strategy, with the vital caveat that you just cannot sell during the time that prices are depressed.
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15 February 2015 | 17 replies
The cold doesn’t bother me much…probably because I wear 4-5 layers of clothing!!
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3 February 2018 | 13 replies
I know that an architect and a designer will be vital members of my team when tackling these types of projects, but I'm curious on the workflow involved when using them!
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25 April 2018 | 13 replies
Although you are the investor and the PM is supposed to handle the daily duties, it is vital to keep your finger on the pulse of your assets.
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20 October 2019 | 40 replies
Partners can be a vital part of any business, but you must choose them wisely.
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20 September 2010 | 8 replies
They can do a great job for you, but you are not OUT of the Landlord Business, you have just hired a layer between you and the tenants.
19 July 2018 | 1 reply
I’ve decided to do nothing but educate myself in areas I feel will play a vital role in my long term development which is how I stumbled upon this forum.
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22 May 2020 | 30 replies
There are crazy hours and unpredictable moves around the Southeast every few months which adds a layer of difficultly to this investing strategy.
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28 June 2021 | 57 replies
Reading the CC&Rs is also vital and it looks like you've done that.