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Hi BP, So a friend and I are ready to pull the trigger on something. We are looking in the range of no more than $650k and are looking to find a solid first joint investment. We are currently in DC at the moment and a...
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So I was recently on the hunt for a new CPA, one that focused on Real Estate strategies. One interesting strategy he mentioned that really stuck out to me was "forcing depreciation". He didn't elaborate too much on th...
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I have been researching HML's and so far Lima One Capital seems to have decent rates for first time flippers (3.5 Origination Fee, 12% Interest, 70% LTV, 90% LTC, 10% Down). Does anyone have any other recommendations...
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Hi there, fellow investors!First of all I wish to thank Josh, Brandon and all those who contribute to making this platform so great. Given the research I've done so far on real estate investing and its concepts, mainl...
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Hi BP,I've set out a goal to purchase my first property before my current lease ends in April. I'm currently renting in Chicago and I'm looking buy a multifamily property in certain up and coming areas in inner city C...
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Hey guys, Just wanted leave a little 'bread-crumb' trail here of what my experience was like taking an online course, and passing the exam. Who I went with for the 'course': I took a self-paced licensing course for Vi...
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Hi everyone! I am new to real estate, I’ve been an agent for about two months now. I would love to hear any advice you have about being new to Real Estate and some do’s and dont’s and just anything you feel would be h...
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So many armchair "experts" in my neighborhood have advice about Tampa and the surrounding area. When I ask if they have any properties or have anything on the horizon, they all say no! I'd like some input from some of...
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As an investor in real estate, when buying property, is it better to have a real estate agent or better to get your own real estate license and becoming your own real estate agent?what are the pros and cons?
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Hey guys,
I wanted to get your opinions on where you see mortgage rates going in the next 6 months - 1 Year. Obviously hard to answer given the circumstances but are sub 3% 30 year fix rates on the horizon ?
- Mike