Mike Williams
Don't rent to strippers, hair stylists, or people on disability
Just a tip for you all starting out… Don't rent to strippers, hair stylists, bartenders etc… If they are in the cash business, they are uncollectable. You need to find someone with a good job that is not worth leavi...
Herwin G.
Buyers' agents giving commission rebates?
Hey BP, a friend recently mentioned that there are some buyers' agents that offer commission rebates of 1% or so. And since the commission is already factored into sale price (as the seller pays the commissions) thoug...
Chris Parker
Best degree for real estate investing
Hello Everyone!I know that a college education isn't exactly necessary to get started in REI, but I am currently on my way to getting my degree and figure I should go for something that would help my endeavors in real...
Ken Hughes
Trouble with 2nd mortgage
I am having trouble with Chase on a second mortgage. After numerous conversations they continue to say they will settle for nothing less than the full amount $50,000. They are saying my bid for the house is to low at ...
Joshua S.
Tell me why this wouldn't work. (Disclaimer: It's high-risk and pretty shady!)
So I wanted to explore an idea here, and see if anyone has heard of anyone else doing it. But before I go there, I want to make clear that I'm not ADVOCATING this or any other shady business practices; I'm simply want...
Leo M.
long term tenant won't sign new lease
I have a tenant who has been in a house for almost 2 years. She has always paid the rent on time and for the most part has been good with the exception perhaps of not being quite as tidy as I'd like but mostly good.F...
Harry Asnien
Is Anyone Wholesaling or Doing Direct Marketing Internationaly?
I wanted to see if there was anyone doing direct marketing campaigns, building a lead website, or wholesaling internationally. I've been thinking of doing this in Central or South America in order to find vacation ren...
Emily B.
Help me in understanding estimating financial goals. Am I understanding it correctly?
I’m trying to set some financial goals for myself and I keep hearing how I should be specific so that I know exactly what I’m working towards. With that, I want to make sure I’m understanding some of the calculations ...
Joseph Amaturo
Another newbie. Best areas to buy my first STR
I am new to investing and looking for the best area to start. I am in NY BUT looking to move to either NC, SC or FL in a year. I was looking for either a home or condo by the beach because they seem more easy to rent ...
Dean R.
I QUIT THE CUBE!!!!!
My friends,
587 days
Or 1 year, 7 months, 10 days
Or 19 months, 10 days
Or 83 weeks and 6 days
Or 845,280 minutes
50,716,800 seconds.... but who's counting? ; )
Honestly, it's been a blur! When I sat down to ...