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1 July 2020 | 16 replies
Talking to StrangersCurrently Reading:Long-Distance Real Estate InvestingThe Richest Man in BabylonThe Intelligent Investor50 Real Estate Investing Calculations (Just to get to understand simple formulas I should probably be familiar with)After attending plenty of security conferences, I learned the important of networking, so I wanted to start sooner than later!
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29 June 2020 | 1 reply
I've been considering this myself, but we can't find a place that we can agree on and that is within a decent driving distance for weekend getaways from time to time.
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9 July 2020 | 4 replies
For a 20-30 minute walk through, plus commute time - $50 - 100 for time is quite frequently accepted.
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29 June 2020 | 2 replies
Given the downward pressure that lockdowns and social distancing continue to exert on new construction, do not expect an oversupply of homes anytime soon.
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3 July 2020 | 79 replies
I’m researching markets in southern NJ now and Philadelphia area, it’s close enough that it doesn’t really deal long distance, but far enough to get away from the NYC market.
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15 June 2020 | 3 replies
Due to being in a long distance relationship I am probably going to do the live in then rent as my first house will be smaller and then eventually one with my girlfriend.
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20 June 2020 | 12 replies
Have you heard of the book called Long-distance Real Estate Investing?
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22 June 2020 | 3 replies
Regarding the out long distance investing - it's something I'm really interested in especially in those growing markets where my dollar goes further.
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18 June 2020 | 9 replies
I am not sure what the protocol is for delivery drivers but i love spending my commute with turning my car into my personal class room through pod casts.
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19 June 2020 | 1 reply
if you happen to sitting on a large pile of cash (figuratively of course -- it should be at the bank) then you might be best off buying a long distance investment property in a market that performs ideally.In the event that you are fresh out of college and have a job lined up for at least 1 year then I would seriously look into house hacking.