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21 May 2024 | 41 replies
It's yes and no, I done it both ways through the years.I have extremely good tenants that stayed as long as 12 years.
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21 May 2024 | 53 replies
Study financial history when speculators bet long with short term money.
21 May 2024 | 10 replies
We looked into DSTs but did not like locking up our money for long periods.
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21 May 2024 | 4 replies
However, my focus is on long-term rentals, creative real estate (like buying sub2 and with owner finance) and buying mortgage notes.
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22 May 2024 | 1 reply
By adopting these strategies, investors and property managers can navigate the complexities of the CRE market, ensuring their investments remain resilient and profitable in the long run.
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21 May 2024 | 4 replies
The pension amount at age 39 is not enough for me to feel comfortable, so my long-term plans are to start a small business and invest in real estate to position myself where I don't even need my pension, and it's just a bonus.
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21 May 2024 | 2 replies
I live in CA and am looking to invest out-of-state in a SFH to rent long-term.
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21 May 2024 | 4 replies
Looking to find Rental Dwelling Insurance for my home in San Jose, CA that is leased long-term.
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21 May 2024 | 7 replies
Also a NOVA based REALTOR and I hung up my license with Long and Foster.
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21 May 2024 | 0 replies
Refi from hard money into long-term owner-occupied financing was super tricky.