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15 January 2019 | 3 replies
I am currently searching for my first deal and would like to be as prepared as possible when its time to go look at a property
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1 October 2018 | 2 replies
I would like to go in looking like a professional with a package to covers all the requirements.
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8 April 2020 | 31 replies
Now I have to go up to 15 or 20% down, it is just tiring.
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2 October 2018 | 4 replies
Try to go see their work if you can.Make sure their licenses are current (yes, they'll show up with expired licenses)They'll want some money up front for parts and supplies and to pay their hourly subs/workers.
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1 October 2018 | 3 replies
Question 1.First of all I never ever owned a Property, I don't even know who to talk to or where to go or anything and nobody gives me actual step by step information no matter what I ask.All I know how to do really is Pay Taxes.
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1 October 2018 | 2 replies
I personally prefer 2 bedroom units over 1 bedroom units for a multitude of reasons.Typically more desirable, commands higher rents, less turnover as tenants tend to stay longer, etc.
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1 October 2018 | 4 replies
Unless you are getting properties for pennies on the dollar, someone needs to go look at them to assess repair costs.Came across 2dayblueprint.com (Jason Palliser) in some of my searches.
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3 October 2018 | 29 replies
I wouldnt write it off completely, you just have to go in with your eyes wide open.
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2 October 2018 | 8 replies
On the other hand, I don’t know if I’ll be motivated enough to go college in a few years, so I might as well get it out of the way when i get back right?
1 October 2018 | 8 replies
They are not responding and i'm not sure how to go about getting the additional money I even paid them to transfer the property to me.