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17 April 2024 | 3 replies
I stumbled into my 1st deal when my parents' neighbors decided to move and preferred to sell off market.
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17 April 2024 | 13 replies
If book keeping is not something you keep up with, then you are probably better off running all income and expense for the triplex through a separate account.
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18 April 2024 | 4 replies
Although I have had experience in the past with smart locks that strictly run off internet connection with a FOB/smart device, that can get messy, and annoying quickly for everyone involved.
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18 April 2024 | 10 replies
I also have access to off-market inventory in that area, as I am local in NC and would love to connect.
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18 April 2024 | 5 replies
Prepayment Penalties: Are there any prepayment penalties if you decide to refinance or pay off the loan early?
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17 April 2024 | 16 replies
You should be able to get someone to rip it out and tile it as a shower for $5k, or just pull out and re-set the tub for even less.
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19 April 2024 | 5 replies
You will be better off with a DSCR for the long term.
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18 April 2024 | 16 replies
I started off with a duplex in 2020 and now have a solid portfolio of rentals with my partner.
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17 April 2024 | 10 replies
want to get to a point that I am living off unearned income and not earned income.