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16 October 2017 | 30 replies
Coming from Vancouver BC Canada, I know first hand what insanely hot looks like (see articles recently about folks lining up for DAYS to buy pre-sale condos!)
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15 July 2015 | 11 replies
This is my first “blog/forum” and will help me achieve my goal of sharing more experiences and information through blogging.
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20 July 2015 | 38 replies
I've been through 2 refinances and gotten 1 new loan in the past 12 months and I've seen first hand how difficult it is to get financing today.
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16 July 2015 | 7 replies
I'd also recommend reaching out to others in your area privately, you'll find you can achieve your goals a lot quicker through more connections.
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16 July 2015 | 9 replies
However, a partner or partners can help you achieve the same goal.
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19 July 2015 | 6 replies
I live in Jersey City and am seeing it first hand what you mean regarding the crazy sellers market.
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2 August 2015 | 8 replies
I have always been very leery of entering or committing into anything without having at least a small well of knowledge about the topic.My wife and I are very hopeful that with this enlightning awakening to the world of real estate investing that we will achieve all our future financial goals.
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22 August 2015 | 15 replies
The combination of strategies and systems implemented by a well-trained team under a great leader could lead to a massive competitive advantage just like what you've achieved.
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7 June 2015 | 4 replies
@Jack SmithWelcome to the site.Good luck achieving those goals.See you around the forums.