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Hey guys! I am 17 years old and am currently in real estate school. I want to be able to hit the ground running when I turn 18. Do any of you guys have advice for me to do in the meantime. Thanks!!
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For someone looking to start their first ground-up build project, would it be smarter to find a local builder of a small business or to bring on a national builder with a long track record?
This is another question ...
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I got my first 4-unit building in Washington DC a couple of months ago. I am trying to get rid of the tenants who are paying half the market rent, and put section 8 tenants in the building. The current tenants are p...
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Hi all,Looking to buy a R-C zoned property in Charlottesville, VA and add an ADU in the form of a converted 12x20 ft Shed for STR. Most of it will be DIY with inspections to make sure it's to code. Looking for permane...
Say I find a house to put under contract- do I need to show proof of funds even if I'm not going to be the one actually purchasing it? Also, what happens if I can't find a buyer by closing time? What kind of clause do...
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For those of you who are not flippers, but rather ordinary W-2 folks who are trying to househack or build wealth through RE, how do you estimate how much money it will cost you to fix up a home? Do you first buy it, a...
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My in-laws are in the process of buying a house. They have an accepted offer and are in the inspection phase. My father-in law found the plans for the house and it shows that the total living is 2600 sq ft. On the MLS...
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Hello! I am from Hawaii (Oahu) and brand new to real estate investing. I’m tracking to close on my first out of state turn-key rental property in June (single family home). I just received the home inspection report f...
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Myself and two partners are under contract on a 10 unit MHP in Greene County, NY with well water and septic. The property also has three houses and a 5 unit apartment building. I am looking for an inspector and wonde...
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Hello good folk!
I am curious what each of you do as far as due diligence on a property you intend to or do have under contract?
I have heard differing opinions, such as leaving home inspections up to the buyer. Tit...