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1 September 2016 | 8 replies
They are perfect for wholesaling and are not state specific so they can be used anywhere.
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27 August 2016 | 27 replies
I have chosen this niche for many reasons I won't go into here.
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24 March 2017 | 7 replies
You can learn a lot that way, and a path will open up for you to find your niche in your real estate market.
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20 August 2016 | 4 replies
If you ever have any specific SF-related questions, I and several others on this site would be happy to help.
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30 December 2020 | 15 replies
@Matthew Gainey as stated here the "2%" rule is really not a rule at all but rather a specific outcome of the rent to price ratio.
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21 August 2016 | 7 replies
Use the resource tools at the top of the screen to get familiar with specific topics.
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20 August 2016 | 1 reply
But I really need to raise capitol at the moment so I figure it may be best to master a niche first.
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23 October 2016 | 3 replies
I have heard that you can "assign" the property through the use of a land trust and using trustees etc. but I'm not sure of the specifics of wholesaling REOs that way.
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9 September 2016 | 55 replies
This is a market-specific approach, so if RE in your area is slow/average then you may not be able to wait.
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20 August 2016 | 4 replies
Without knowing the specifics of how you are spending it it's hard to say if it will offset the penalty you would pay from your retirement account.