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I think the military is the best job for real estate investors, and here are a few reasons why!- VA loan, VA renovation loan, VA IRRRL, etc. - 15 year capital gains tax exemption- tax-exempt BAH- military towns are (...
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A Scope of Work (SOW) is a description of planned property renovations, with the primary components being a line item budget and a construction schedule. A detailed SOW is important for nearly every type of value-add ...
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Hi there,I'm new to REI and BP and currently researching where we might focus offering 'rent to own' lease option services, within the continental US? It seems 'logical' that both the hottest selling and economically ...
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Hello experienced investors. I've been going back and forth on this duplex trying to make sense of all the numbers and am at a crossroads and would really like some help analyzing this purchase.I ran the numbers as if...
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How would you invest $500k, or how would you tell a newbie to invest $500k?
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Hey Everyone, please tell me if I'm crazy or reasonable. I completed my first rental (duplex) deal and have it rented as of March 3. It cash flows at $650 a month and yes that is with 25% set aside for cap-ex, repair,...
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I participate in and have organized a few networking events in Houston. These tend to attract the new people in droves but that tends to drive away the more experienced investor.
My partner and I have taught...
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Hello - I'm looking to buy my first multifamily rental in the spring/summer of 2015. I live in Boston but grew up in Midcoast Maine and am interested in investing there because I'm familiar with the area, I think I c...
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My husband has a day job, and we also own and operate a choose & cut Christmas tree farm. He takes care of the trees and property in the evenings and on weekends. I do the office management. For about a year we ...
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What are your companies business goals for 2018? Have you set them? Have you discussed them with your business partner? How will you keep track? If you are new to real estate like me, what are your objectives?My busin...