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Hello all,I've done quite a bit of research, reading, and networking in regards to my first purchase. I was originally leaning towards Las Vegas but have now decided it will be Texas or possibly Oklahoma. I am looki...
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Greetings all,
I'm up against a not uncommon scenario; can't get a loan from my credit union because of my low income. I'm hoping investors more experienced than myself may be able to steer me in a more productive di...
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Like many investors, I struggled with the dilemma of active versus passive investing the first few years of my investing career.
I’ll admit that the thrill of “taking down” a deal, the excitement of getting your h...
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I am fairly new to the world of real estate and I am still trying to learn the basics on how to start a house flip! How do you go about paying a contractor? If I do a rehab of $30,000 does the contractor take a percen...
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Hi y'all! Despite the dour tone of this post, I'm a genuinely happy person. I half-need to vent, and half-need some help. This isn't me looking for a hand-out or a pity party. I need good, solid advice how I can m...