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13 July 2024 | 19 replies
Most buyers don't have the money to come in with to pay down payments, plus commissions in this market, so I don't expect a lot to change.
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14 July 2024 | 16 replies
Evaluate the rental market in your area to determine the optimal configuration for maximizing rental income.The choice between using cash flow from your current house to cover expenses or pay off the mortgage faster depends on your long-term financial goals and risk tolerance.
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12 July 2024 | 8 replies
I know the market fluctuates and that can be a factor, but generally speaking.
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13 July 2024 | 2 replies
Off market deal that I was approached on by someone I have done deals with in the past.
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9 July 2024 | 12 replies
My worry is that the property might fall into probate or tax auction once he passes and someone who knows someone will get the deal under contract before it reaches public offering.There is a real estate agent in the area that gets about 85% of all the listings in the micro-market, so she is farming these properties constantly.
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12 July 2024 | 4 replies
San Jose is obviously a tough market to start in for cash flow - are you looking at any remote investing markets/strategies?
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12 July 2024 | 1 reply
Our town just did a revaluation and got close to 100% but the market constantly changes and prices continue to trend upwards meaning the 100% valuation is likely already not accurate.
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12 July 2024 | 4 replies
I like the Ocala market but not sure if this is a good opportunity and if the Ocala market is a good one for REI.
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12 July 2024 | 2 replies
Given that he's got a long history in business but is struggling to cover $30k in Op-ex and marketing spend, my guess is that this is either not very well managed or is in distress.
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12 July 2024 | 1 reply
Hello everyone, With deciding to start in real estate, my main goal is to create enough equity in the properties I obtain to build a house and buy land (10-12) years down the line.Though the market always changes, I figured with investing into highly appreciating markets now, the properties I buy will accumulate the equity needed to be able to sell in the future which in turn will lead to the income needed to build and buy land.