23 July 2024 | 2 replies
Pre-understanding of the area/market, willingness to fix and live in an outdated and damaged home.
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23 July 2024 | 8 replies
If you have the money, and are asking the question, I would say you are ready.The only other question might be - are you timing the market right?
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23 July 2024 | 8 replies
Goto some networking events in your market and see about teaming up with local investors on your first one.
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20 July 2024 | 5 replies
HELOC's are low cost, digital, cookie cutter no exception type processing- you fit in the box or not.
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22 July 2024 | 120 replies
We just experienced a cycle of significant double digit annual increases.
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24 July 2024 | 14 replies
Hopefully someone from that market will chime in and make it easy for you!
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23 July 2024 | 1 reply
My expertise lies in the vibrant market of Pinellas County, where I've honed my skills for over 7+ years.
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25 July 2024 | 10 replies
Yes, the deposit is refundable only if we can not deliver free and clear marketable title.
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19 July 2024 | 5 replies
BUT, you will be paying a mid double digit rate.
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23 July 2024 | 5 replies
The stock market has been on a tear this year… so if you could make 25% on your money in the stock market (as has been the case year to date), you are better off leaving your mortgages in place and investing the money in ETF’s, etc.