One strategy I like to do is build in seller credits into my offers so the loan covers the closing costs, e.g. if you wanted to offer $500K for a property, offer $510K with $10K towards closing costs and that $10K is supported by the loan and can be used on the costs I mentioned above.

That way I could likely get the work done for less and hopefully build a long term partnership with someone that is looking to get their foot in the design world.

It sounds like you've made great progress in building your real estate portfolio, especially with the support of your grandfather.

It's a testament to the power of experience, relationships, and sound financial strategies in building a successful investment portfolio.The plan?

Perhaps the biggest opportunity for mishap in this area is when going from a building that has been cost segregated and wanting to 1031 into land. 

Keep all the units I currently own and just save up for each additional unit like I have done to build up what I currently own?

. - Build a profile of available tenant pool to be sure you understand their expected performance. - You don't want to rehab your property to Class A standards, but only have Class B & C tenants to choose from:(- How many rentals are in the area, where do the tenants come from?

I'm hoping to start my career in either metro Dallas-Fort Worth or Chicagoland, and my main priority to is to minimize my housing expense with roommates while building equity and learning how to be a competent landlord.

Hey,My name is Daniel Angelino and I recently bought a home in Chapel Hill.I moved to North Carolina almost two years ago from Pennsylvania where I have some properties.I would love to connect with other investors around NC to better understand the market, learn, and start to build a team here.I am looking for different meet ups/events in the Raleigh area to network.

Hello, new to bigger pockets have acquired 3 apartment buildings, 10 units total.