Laura H.
The Shell Game - Pay off Debts or Invest?
I'm trying to take the approach of having my money work for me instead of the other way around. The struggle, however, is balancing what looks good on paper with what I want to do; being disciplined and careful, but n...
Jeff Moore
Agent Commissions too high?
Selling my SFR, real estate agent put a total of 10% of the purchase price on the fee estimate. 6% for him and 4% for the buyer’s agent.
This seems excessive to me.
Is it?
Every google search yields “average of 6...
Richard Chang
Remodeling / Upgrading tips for old house kitchen and bath
Hi all,
Hope this is the right forum.
Renting a small 3br 1bath house built in 1950's with floor furnace ( not working anymore )
Was hoping to get some tips on low cost upgrades.
I would like to upgrade certain ite...
Cory Rogers
Wholesale bandit signs
I am preparing to place bandit signs out and was wondering if I could get BP's network to share some advice. I placed the traditional "WE BUY HOUSES," or "SELL YOUR HOUSE FAST" signs out before and received little res...
Quiana Chandrasekar
Having a general contractor during walk through
As I'm readying myself to purchase my first property this year, I'd like to know if it is common and highly recommended to have a general contractor to accompany me during a walk through of a property of interest to h...
Eric W.
How do you keep your expense receipts organized?
As a new investor and someone who is meticulous with keeping things organized I'm just curious how all you experienced REI keep your expense receipts filed and organized?
Thanks,
Eric
Matt Hangsleben
401K: Continue Contributions or Stop?
I recently purchased my first rental property with no money down. I did so by necessity as I am cash broke! However, I do put a substantial amount of money into my 401K account every pay check. I have always been r...
Michael Ouvrard
From 0-4 Houses in 3 Months!
It's been five months or so since I've joined this website and have been relatively absent from the forums, not because I decided REI wasn't for me, but rather because I have been busy doing deals! To set the stage, h...
Alexaundra McCormick
If you get put on a realtors email list for properties under $25,000 can you get the bank to really sell them for around$5,000?
I recently finished watching larry goins video on how to get houses for $5,000. Never heard of this strategy but pretty much hes saying you can get on a realtors email list for the properties they have under $25,00...
Francesca S.
Overarching Strategy: 100% Equity / accelerated mortgage payment
Hey all,I was reading Millionaire Real Estate Investor, and stumbled onto a story of a couple who aggressively paid off their properties. They would buy a single property at a time, use a 30 year loan, and pay it off ...