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Hey everyone,I'm brand new to this forum and to discussions on real estate in general. I'm in my early thirties and have done ok saving and investing in the markets. I have used much of my money to travel the world th...
I just want to see what I can learn from people that are investing here in Texas.I would like everyone to just leave one thing about investing in Texas.I'll start:Don't depend on the oil business to keep your rentals ...
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Happy New Year! I am surprised I haven't seen any forum activity yet on Engelo Rumora's recently published book The Raw Truth to Success In Real Estate, available on Amazon. I'm going to post the sections of the book ...
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So what are the advantages of buying a NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME? Well, here are some:
- Minimal maintenance worries, as everything is BRAND NEW. And for those things that do pop up, they are likely covered under a hom...
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I’m sure we’ve all seen many videos of ceilings collapsing, pipes bursting, and flooded floors coming out of Texas. Considering the uncertainty with the power grid, climate change, and likelihood or unlikelihood of t...
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Hi all,
I am at a crossroads and I am looking for a suggestive nudge in the right direction. I am a former engineer, turned vocational teacher, turned stay at home dad due to young children at home during remote sch...
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Is investing in Texas good for rental properties ?Which places should i consider to invest for higher rental incomes? What type (houses, apartments, condos, town-homes) of property should it be, if i choose to invest ...
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With limited capital, the recommendation is to put a lot of time and energy to find a good deal. How about the opposite case where you have $1M cash, steady income, and high credit score?Would you do things differentl...
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Hi Everyone,I've been meaning to write this for a bit. One of my goals for 2023 is to meet more fellow investors and professionals in Central and Eastern MA. Looks like this is a pretty active forum with great content...
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Hello BiggerPockets - I am rolling over an IRA into an SDIRA to use for Real Estate investing. I have a demanding corporate job that leaves me very little time or energy at the end of the day. So I need something pa...