when you go after the banks......

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Hi Everyone,Just Curious is anyone picking up property in Detroit? if so why? if not why?

Every investor no matter how experienced was a "newbie" at one time....everyone had a point where they were starting out.  For all the NEW INVESTORS out there....what IS your biggest fear and how DO you plan to overco...

Aloha.  I have a situation in Hawaii I am looking for guidance with.  My family had rented a 3000 square foot home from 2016-2020 with two large mastiffs. Bottom line up front:  The owner is hinting at replacing his e...

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My first rental is a B class SFR, Rent 1500/month. I put all new finishes and it LOOKED really nice. I went to do my first rental inspection after 5-6 months( while doing a walk through with an appraisal company to BR...

1) Not keeping enough reserves. Big expense hits and owner cannot handle it

2) Fix/flip - unforseen repair needed. Too many deals go bad.

I'm curious to hear how RE empires go down during recessions.