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Okay. So I don't by any means intend to sound like a complete moron. But here I am, desperate to get into Real Estate investing, however without the credit or the funds, I really needed a cash investor/investing part...
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I see a bunch of incredibly cheap properties (under $10k for SFH) in Detroit. They are currently rented for about $600/mo and appear fairly close to downtown. I know that people were fleeing the city before, but wit...
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Hello all,
First off, I would like to say thank you to everyone who has given so freely of their time and experience. The wealth of knowledge you have provided here is certainly a generous gift.
Years ago I studied ...
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I think that everyone can benefit from the collective wisdom of the board. What is the biggest lesson you have learned so far in your investing career? Your answer can cite a specific incident or general philosophy ...
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What do you think are reasonable rates and terms to charge private lenders I know. Giving them 1st position on a property where they will be lending no more than 70% of the ARV.
So I have a duplex, and am currently renovating our tenant side. The last 2 big projects are to refinish the oak floors in the living room/bedrooms, and we want to tile the kitchen and bathroom. We're hiring out a con...
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So obviously the "hood" is not the ideal place to invest in rental properties but how bad is it really? Can someone brake it down for me? What are the Pros and Cons and do the Cons out way the Pros or does it depend?...
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I despise Property Management companies. I think a majority of them are thieves and thrive on nativity. I usually end up buying my properties from people who used PM companies and ended up needing to sell their proper...
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One of my former business partners was working with a local guru that just got a cease and desist letter from the SEC.
Please be careful when you raise funds or solicit for funds openly. There are securities laws ...