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Hello,I am a new investor, who is just closing on my first home here in Houston. Exit strategy is Buy & Hold. I have estimates from 4 contractors and hope to finalize one soon. What paperwork should I have the con...
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My wife and I are expecting our first child in June. We have 65 rental units (single family, duplex, triplex, multi, commercial etc) and we both have full time jobs. Currently, we self manage all of them and do the ...
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Looking to purchase a 1b/1b condo in Jacksonville, FL. Planning on using it as a furnished STR (6 month min) in hopes of getting the max return. Total newbie here buying first investment property. Any thoughts on furn...
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Hey everyone!
I have been wanting to get moving on real estate investing but never pulled the lever. I am now ready!! I had a bad experience with a rental property in the past (family and they absolutely destroyed ...
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Obviously this is a very rough-and-dirty method with a lot of assumptions (zillow's accuracy, only looking at median prices, number of units per smf, etc.) but I'm curious on people's thoughts on the validity of it. M...
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Anyone have experience in out of state investing?? The best way?
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Can you help me evaluate an investment case? I mainly want to ask if these assumptions are reasonable and if there's anything I haven't considered:
(1) multifamily units in NJ close to New York City, ~$1,000,000, 20%...
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Hello all,I found a free and clear seller (somewhat motivated) who is willing to do owner financing. I plan to buy and hold that property. I am going to take a look at the house soon and plan to offer him all cash off...
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Hey, guys!So I am having a bit of an issue with appliances. @Sam Grooms and I closed on a 98-unit a couple of weeks back (there's a 10-page thread about it here). We are looking at a $1.4M rehab, and so far the biddi...
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I am at an impasse in my legal setup. My original plan was to buy 3 properties and then set up an LLC. I am now thinking more longer term. I considered a Series LLC, and I also considered just sticking with umbrella...