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Hello! I would love to grow my knowledge and experience within the real estate industry. Is there any meetups in person or virtual that you recommend attending?
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My strategy is buy and hold.I'm owner occupying my first property, a duplex with my half of the basement unfinished. It's currently 2-bed, one bath with nothing sheet-rocked and barely framed downstairs. I want to add...
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We all know that many want to buy off market deals.. and some of the more aggressive folks have started to chase down public records then in combination or without direct mail they will start telemarketing for off mar...
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This is my first extensively water damaged home that I may purchase. Surprisingly, it has nothing to do with the roof. The roof and attic are the best parts of the house, 0 problems.
Main line, laundry line, kitchen ...
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Hey all, inspection is this Thursday. Any tips to get the seller to come down on price or fix things to get the best value? Just trying to see if there are any strategies after the inspection that help an investor g...
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I am looking for suggestions, if any available. I am trying to find ways to raise capital to scale my real estate business. First and foremost I have tried the typical solution of friends and family. I come from a poo...
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Hello everyone! 🏡 We’re a Real Estate financial company looking to help first-time home buyers navigate the market. What are some tips or advice you have for those looking to buy their first home? Any pitfalls to avoi...
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I launched an STR this past June in Cleveland, Ohio. Now that we're entering the slow season, we're experiencing a significant dip in bookings. Given Cleveland's cold winter weather, this downturn wasn’t entirely unex...
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In the spirit of Goal Setting, here are my top 5 Tips for ensuring you set goals with the highest probability of success.
1. Problem: So what? - At a high level often people set goals that don’t align with their ove...
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Hi there,Currently a second year in university and want to buy a MFR when I graduate. currently not sure what I should be doing with my money to be prepared the best I can.