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Hi everyone, the situation:I currently live and work in California (my job is very California specific) but with the astronomical rents eating into my earnings and the downward decline of the state, I am looking to pu...
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Currently have a 3-flat in Roscoe Village under contract that we’re looking to convert to a single-family home. Architect said average for this kind of job would be around 450k. We’ve budgeted a safe amount for the pr...
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Hi everyone, I am looking to get started in the real estate investing space but I don't exactly know if I'm able to yet. I am currently living in Western New York as a college student (luckily with no student loan deb...
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Hello all!I have finally closed on my first duplex in a local city(second property, yay!) and i just had a few questions on some strategies to increase cash flow.I'm going to be living in one unit, and renting out the...
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Excited to invest in my first property! I understand that having a property under an LLC is wise. However, I cannot seem to get a business loan for it, given that it has no revenue since I don't have a property for it...
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I am hoping to buy a condo in a high-rise building. The recent renter had a cat that must have been urinating on the floors the past few years. The smell is incredibly strong. The current owners have cleaned and treat...
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Hi, STR fellowsI have a few questions on managing short-term rentals and wonder whether I could get some help from you more experienced STR managers here:1. Are there really good books/podcasts on managing short-term ...
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Hello everyone-I am looking to invest in multi family property in KC,MO and looking for a good investor-friendly agent and property managers. I need someone who can work fast and help me get informations quickly to ma...
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I am currently in pursuit of my Real Estate agent license in the state of Georgia. My goal is to enter the field and learn as much as possible. I am working toward an overall goal of becoming a broker and investor in ...
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I am wondering what people's experience is with pulling a permit as a homeowner. I'm a new homeowner (househacking) and have a project that sounds is required to pull a permit. The brick column supporting the front ba...