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If there's one thing I learnt from the massive crash of CRE in 2023(and 2024) is that "Do not become passive investors". WHen you are passive investor, you become the dumb money , your money is being misused or misman...
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Or have you? A woman I recently dated also has a rental portfolio and retired in her 30's. She met a lady in California who told her as you get older you won't want to deal with the hassle of tenants and rentals or PM...
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Irvine , CA Thursday, January 07, 2016 According to a new study of companies leaving California during the last eight years, the state's business climate will worsen because of a multitude of proposed tax hikes and ne...
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Afternoon BP,After news broke of Amazon moving forward on finding a new HQ, I got really excited for the possibility of a new/increased opportunity in a new area. I currently own and rent in Central Florida, but would...
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I come across so many syndications and just as many people trying to get you to hire them to show you the ropes of putting together your own syndication. What I’ve not read is anyone’s experience as an LP investor in ...
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Pretty simple question... but:
1) I know that some/many of you self-manage. You don't need to tell me "ZERO" and elaborate on how great you are. I get it.
2) I'm sure someone out there still uses a PM or PM compan...
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Hi All, I am new to real estate investing and am looking for ways to help help me expand my knowledge and experience in the business as I look to grow my portfolio (currently have two properties, one ground-up, one fl...