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30 January 2019 | 1 reply
I partnered with my brothers to add a bit of a safety net as well.Fast forward to today - my wife and I and our partners now own 36 units.
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8 February 2019 | 20 replies
Don't take the request as too forward, we ask for these to A) keep out the tire kickers who waste everyone's time and B) do so in the interest of realtor and owner safety.
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6 February 2019 | 17 replies
I hang my license at Vanguard Realty Alliance in West Chester and their compensation model is set up very well for someone that can hustle.
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2 February 2019 | 1 reply
Hi all -I am very new to the real estate investing world and am currently in information consumption mode.
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17 February 2019 | 12 replies
Unfortunately....On the other hand, there are many more squirrels that made it to safety...easily.
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12 February 2019 | 10 replies
Hey @Matt Kelty, sorry for the late reply but thought I would just add to the conversation for you since it sounds like you are a little hesitant now that you are in offer mode maybe?
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4 February 2019 | 5 replies
Recently I'm starting to look at East Orange, Irvington and Elizabeth for investment opportunities, just wonder how's people's general impression on the safety of these towns (compared to Newark, for example)?
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22 February 2019 | 10 replies
If you are still in learning mode about Cleveland, feel free to reach out.
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4 February 2019 | 40 replies
Mike, when i had my interview with the state of Oregon regulator.. they don't buy the equitable interest theory.. if the business model is to habitually to tie up contracts with no ability or intention to close. to advertise the homes on a website blast e mails etc exactly how a broker would.. same with double closes their stance is your still advertising a home you dont own.. so for this state its either get a license or close on them..
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4 February 2019 | 14 replies
Take all programmable thermostats out of setback mode and set on a permanent HOLD.3.