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6 February 2014 | 21 replies
Thanks for all the tips on the layout of the city (and the Beer recommendation too).See you guys around.
22 January 2014 | 4 replies
Thanks for the prompt and helpful tips guys, @Dominic Turner and @J Scott.
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22 January 2014 | 17 replies
I deffinatly see how the hard money would be a great tool for a flip but it geths rather expensive for a hold and refi.
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24 January 2014 | 11 replies
A few tips..You can tag people by typing @ before you type their name, then clicking their name when it pops up at the bottom of the message box.
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23 January 2014 | 3 replies
Not in Portland - but one tip is as you build your team, ask every person you utilize that you are impressed with who they recommend and like to work with.
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23 January 2014 | 8 replies
A few tips..
23 January 2014 | 7 replies
I do recommend checking out out Free Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing which I think will be of help to you, and as others have said, our Podcast and Blog are also invaluable tools along with the forums.Good luck.
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23 January 2014 | 4 replies
Looking to open a HELOC to fund my continuing real estate adventure, and the higher we go, the more I will be able to do to expand the business..So, I was wondering what folks thought the best tips for getting the most out of your appraisal.
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23 January 2014 | 5 replies
I also own a condo that I lose $200 a month renting and still owe 10k more than current comp sales.I'm considering quickly getting my real estate liscense for the education, access to homes and solve the unemployment issue.Any tips and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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1 February 2014 | 8 replies
Here are some more tips to supplement the answers you have already: 1) Depending on your market you need to know WHAT creates or diminishes value.