31 December 2021 | 2 replies
My advice would be to get a job in real estate, learn everything you can, and then head out on your own when you're ready.
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8 December 2021 | 7 replies
I manage about 400 rentals and just know off the top of my head what something will rent for given the size, layout, condition, location, amenities, current market trends, etc.
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5 December 2021 | 6 replies
Gonna start by saying to just typed up a super detailed post explaining everything in my head, then I accidentally clicked the power button on this chromebook and deleted it all; so bare with me on the spark notes version of this.Closing in January on my first investment prop.
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9 December 2021 | 10 replies
I would advise you differently if you were looking for a conventional buy and hold deal vs. a BRRRR vs. a house hack for instance.
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7 December 2021 | 15 replies
Too close and you may end up paying out of pocket in some instances if unexpected expenses arise
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4 December 2021 | 1 reply
Well-defined criteria must have a firm count of the following factors:Unit countLocation (Neighborhood Grade)Year builtROIRehab Scope NeededOccupancyUnit MixFor instance, I have the following set parameters in my criteria and I never deviate from it (no matter what!)
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15 December 2021 | 16 replies
Hi @Zeke SanchezMy advice to you is that the real estate market is headed into a major correction soon.
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5 December 2021 | 16 replies
A heads up - before you send out your deposit accounting read the CA laws very carefully - thankfully laws are changing to protect tenants from over charges from the security deposit - but this means there are very strict laws regarding this.
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9 December 2021 | 7 replies
We are anxious to continue to build our portfolio, but being new are having a hard time wrapping our heads around the financing aspect of real estate and how to obtain financing for future deals.
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6 December 2021 | 18 replies
At the end of the day, you need to do what works for you and in all instances, the numbers have to make sense.