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10 December 2017 | 45 replies
Dustin, Cap rates are one stochastic used by professional investors to compare one investment option against another...either in the same asset class or across classes.
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17 December 2008 | 20 replies
Professionals in this business typically go to the bank and borrow the money, especially for long term buy and hold.
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30 November 2008 | 0 replies
Apparently he is a professional wholesaler, he mentioned how he loves to auction off the down payment or a monthly payment but did not offer any more information.
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2 December 2008 | 3 replies
Just wondering what some professional investers are thinking.
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5 January 2009 | 24 replies
I sure wouldn't and do not.Sidney,It is very important to build a good power team of professional in the area you wish to invest.
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3 December 2008 | 2 replies
The location is optimally situated in a busy and constantly growing commuter hub and professional district.Although at present I am not a real estate investor in a traditional sense, the requirements of my operation has indirectly brought about an significant interest in it.I hope to be able to use this site as a meeting point for local investors and/or private lenders interested in discussing both short and long term opportunities.Thanks again for allowing me to introduce myself and I look forward to working on many exciting possibilities through this site.Best, Christian Crespo
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19 May 2009 | 32 replies
Frank, maybe that's why Donald Trump (and others) buy biiiiig buildings and have them professionally managed.
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1 November 2009 | 15 replies
We buy notes by advertising that we buy notes and networking with real estate and financial professionals.
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12 December 2008 | 7 replies
I heard their website service is pretty good for starting out but it lacks a little depth to look very professional.
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20 December 2008 | 14 replies
Your problems are much bigger than just real estate and you could use the help of a qualified professional to establish a recovery plan.Good luck.