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I'm in my data gathering/learning stage and yet to do a deal (except the three homes I've owned and a few business deal/leases.) In any event I'm talking to people in my local market and those in real estate (agen...
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If there's one thing I learnt from the massive crash of CRE in 2023(and 2024) is that "Do not become passive investors". WHen you are passive investor, you become the dumb money , your money is being misused or misman...
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Do most properties you buy cash flow positive? What percentage of properties that you purchase will cash flow positive when rented out? 95%, 90%, 80% or less? What is the risk of buying a property that does not cash f...
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I have seen several articles claiming that the deductibility of interest for your primary residence is on the chopping block to close our budget gap.
Does anyone know what is happening with this? Who is pushing th...
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Hi all,I'm under contract on a single family and I will be inheriting the tenants. A husband and wife, and two daughters have been living there since August 2017 and they take great care of the house. They want to st...
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Hello. I am a newbie to the group. Looking for advice - Do I Sell or Hold?I own a home in San Diego CA. I purchased the house in 2015, in a transitional neighborhood for a low price, and the value has since doubled. H...
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Hello all, I'm a newbie investor (to be) based in San Francisco. I've been doing a lot of reading and learning for the past two years. I have decided to invest in Pittsburgh (rental) and I was wondering what would be ...
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Hello BP,I currently work with a Bay Area Wholesaler, and soon I hope to start up my own wholesaling business in order to raise funds for investing. Here is my concern: I am not confident there are many motivated sell...
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I'm getting ready to do a "2-fer" and, with a partner, rehab two homes for rentals. My partner is experienced and I intend to ask him the same question I'm asking here (and I know he will thoroughly educate me which ...