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Hey there, big pockets.
Here is a theoretical question and I'd like your take on it, whoever you are and wherever you are.
Mister X has 500,000 USD. He doesn't have credit score or a fixed job - he's an artist, so h...
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Hi all -I'm new to real estate investing and to this great discussion board! Thanks to all for sharing your experience! I have around 200k CAD and am looking at investing it in real estate in Toronto. I am 60 years ...
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Hey, I received an email about Chis Chico's REI Vault program where for $1,500/month, you are provided with marketing, VA assistant, and a team of other RE investors to help you with your business. Sounds interesting ...
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I have a SFH in Portland Oregon, that I once lived in and has been now rented for 8 going on 9 years. It is a small 3bd 1bth 960sqft. My PITI is 1169 and my rent is 1380 (just raised it this year was 1270 prior) and...
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Hello Everyone,
I own a short-term rental (STR) in East Downtown Houston and currently live in Austin, TX. I started operating the property in mid-2023. Initially, the business was cash-flow positive for the first th...
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Another avoidable situation. This woman squatted for a year and it was NOT related to COVID in any way, yet they couldn't evict her. When they finally do, she's apparently gained a sense of established entitlement (wh...
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Me and my wife are coming into $1 million here soon. We do not want to "work" full time. If it's even possible, would it be a good idea to buy a multi family, hire a property management company and just sit back and c...
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Does anyone sense risk in the housing market? I was thinking lately about taking out a loan or two for rental properties, but I have some concerns about the federal government/politicians/partisanship, a tech bubb...
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Over the past few months here in San Antonio I have encountered numerous situations where I send in an offer on a property and receive a flat out "no" or "we are declining your offer." I always encourage clients (sell...
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I've dove deep into the realms of real estate wisdom, heard every guru spiel, and read more how-to guides than I care to admit. Yet, here I am, stuck in the bog of analysis paralysis, feeling more confused than when I...