
7 October 2018 | 11 replies
In my house when the walls are sprayed with ammonia the brown tar and nicotine run down the wall.

3 October 2018 | 6 replies
Some cities have really cracked down, and some that allow STRs have fairly onerous policies.Airbnb and VRBO do vet guests to some degree, but it's up to the property owner to do their due diligence.

2 October 2018 | 9 replies
See North Carolina's first degree trespass and second degree trespass laws.

3 October 2018 | 3 replies
Hi everyone,I am in the final year of my bachelor degree and would like to choose a real estate topic for my final thesis.

25 October 2018 | 55 replies
And were they live rentals are all about appreciation and there are many that are really down on investing for appreciation so the buyers instead of saving up and buying West coast jump into mid west rust belt deed south.. with varying degrees of success.. but burnt out landlord syndrome in these areas is alive and well. that's for sure.

12 December 2018 | 18 replies
Another big question is to what degree you should be using S179, taking into consideration IRC Sec 199A only applies to tax years 2018-2025 at the current moment.

15 October 2018 | 3 replies
And many (inc me) don't even have a 4 year degree

10 October 2018 | 0 replies
It allows you to diversify into a portfolio of homes as opposed to putting all of your proverbial eggs in one basket.Be cautious tho as over the years I have witnessed countless investors buying properties in crappy areas, for more than they are worth and being passed on to crappy property management that nickel and dimes them to death (I guess all of those 15% "awesome" paper cap rates and promises of financial freedom aren't that awesome after all...)This is not just true for real estate deals but life in general (Your "piece of paper" degree does't necessarily dictate success in your chosen profession or your business)Real life experience is different to what any "piece of paper" says.In all reality guys it takes time to build financial freedom, and the more you can diversify your risk across multiple properties in your portfolio the less risk you bear in the long run.I may not be the smartest Aussie you have ever met, however I do understand a few basic rules that I follow on every acquisition I make.Strength in numbers, cash only, patience, and discipline.Let's talk about Strength first.Price point plays a big part of "strength in numbers" as it is safer to acquire 5 homes for a total of $350,000 as opposed to one for $350,000.What happens if "that one" property goes untenanted for 5 months?

12 October 2018 | 37 replies
I had a late 20's tenant with $200k in student loans for a freaking humanities degree!

31 October 2018 | 5 replies
@Justin Allen Here is my "starting up" collection:Read Dave Ramsey book "The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness." and complete the baby steps there.Read Scott Trench’s book “Set for Life.”Finish the school and get your degree - you'll need it later, especially if it's business management.Get a job first where you have W2 income.