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25 November 2024 | 14 replies
Just a little background: I am still a senior in college, and I own a single family rental that I house-hacked last year.
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27 November 2024 | 26 replies
The real lesson here is to not include additional amenities built into rent (like Wifi).
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23 November 2024 | 15 replies
I have been a loyal W-2 worker for a long time now until I was educated about the financial benefits about real estate.Thank you for the lesson!
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19 November 2024 | 7 replies
Hi everyone! My name is Elisha (pronounced like Elijah with an sh) and I recently graduated from UCLA with a degree in Molecular Biology. I’m currently taking a gap year (or a few potentially) before medical school an...
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21 November 2024 | 0 replies
Lessons learned?
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21 November 2024 | 0 replies
Lessons learned?
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21 November 2024 | 1 reply
Lessons learned?
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2 December 2024 | 33 replies
The total cash returned will be less on a financed property - but in all actuality it is better to finance because you would be able to do far more deals with your $1mm and ultimately you would come out way ahead financing all your properties.
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22 November 2024 | 12 replies
These strategies reduce living expenses, offer easier financing options, and are ideal for college towns, urban centers, or large employers.