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4 September 2016 | 3 replies
Great to see an every growing Canadian presence, in particular Waterloo where I have the majority of my portfolio!
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25 September 2016 | 11 replies
I some experience in real estate because my parents were landlords and I helped them out growing up.
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6 September 2016 | 3 replies
as Curt points out.. really any property you buy no matter were or what.. will cost you money to sell if you decide you want out within a short period of time.unless the market goes up more than the 8% that is the usual sales cost when you factor in commish .. and other closing costs.and in most cash flow markets 8% appreciation can take 4 to 10 years if ever.
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7 September 2016 | 8 replies
We are semi-new to this world and would love to find mentors who can take us under their wings and help us grow to be a successful business moguls.
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12 September 2016 | 5 replies
We are a hot market and growing very quickly here, we have some turn key stuff as well as multi fam, foreclosures, and motivated sellers, an overall good mix of homes for sale.
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3 March 2021 | 8 replies
Let me know if you ever need any assistance back in SD; happy to help.Best of luck!
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6 September 2016 | 3 replies
", maybe some things are best left silently unwritten.But I suppose as you grow older and more comfortable in your own skin, you change.
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5 September 2016 | 1 reply
If you want to learn about real estate investing, buy the man lunchI’m often asked where the best place to get education is for new investors.Truthfully, some of the best seminars I’ve ever taken happened over lunch when I’ve taken out successful investors and had in-depth discussions.Here is how I prepare: before we go, I tell the investor I want to be respectful of his or her time; I ask how long they have for lunch?