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I need advice or someone to talk me off the edge of the cliff. My tenant had been one month behind in rent since August of 2014. I realize this is my fault for renting with a heart instead of a business purpose and ...
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I see a lot of questions about financing and starting out and thought this would be a good discussion to start.
Like the subject says, how did you finance you first deal?
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1st they gobbled up homes by the truckloads in certain markets (bigger homes, which don't cash flow that well but research shows vacancies are at 4-5 years) and now introduce loans to landlords to further flood the...
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I tend to be the crawl before I walk type when it comes to new opps and have been keeping my eyes wide open when it comes to CF investments and reading and learning while sitting on the sidelines. Were I ready to step...
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I've been investing and selling for 16 years. Currently, I own 95 units and my clients have 360 in escrow. I buy and sell. I sell to support my rental habit. I don't know it all but I'm willing to share any knowledge ...
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I am sure this will be helpful for many looking to try some rehab projects. What are some key signs that you should run for the hills regardless of how cheap the price is for a rehab project. What are some problems...
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Hi all. I am a real estate investor and contractor in Denver with a few large single family short term rentals near downtown. I just closed on a mixed use, five unit property in St. Louis that I paid cash for. I plan...
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Does anyone have experience and/or a system in place for Rooming/Multi-Use Housing? It seems like a way to drastically increase rental income and not much extra work if done correctly. Im just wondering who's done ...
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I'm starting out. I know I want to buy and hold and I know I can't manage the properties myself. Because I would like to hire a management company, I would like to start with apartment complexes. I live in CT on the s...
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Mornin' BP. I'm new to the site and new to REI but this community has been fantastic already. Quick background. MD raised, residing in Fort Worth, TX now. USAFA grad, spent several years deploying and flying for the A...