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Grant Stuard How are people scaling so fast?
28 February 2024 | 130 replies

I have listened to some podcasts, and have heard people saying they got their first 7 properties in 11 months. Some even crazier. I have 5 properties, but I have used all my money to purchase these properties at 25% d...

Matthew Mucker Where does the 50% rule come from?
1 May 2021 | 300 replies

I know the "50% rule" is bandied about as gospel here in the forums, but haven't seen any actual, hard data that says that operating expenses tend to be ~50% of gross rent income. I'd like to verify this number is, in...

Jaden Adams Dropping out of college
17 December 2019 | 210 replies

I’m a 19 year old freshman in college studying architecture but I’m realizing I’m more interested in the business of buildings and not building them. There’s a real estate program here, but I’d be going 100+ thousand ...

Jeff F. Cheyenne, WY 7 Unit Apartment Complex
5 August 2020 | 131 replies

On December 2, I closed on a 7 unit apartment building. When I made the offer, I saw a lot of things, but the two most common were disaster and potential. Due to the size of the place, the insane income numbers, and t...

Charlie MacPherson Airbnb fights back against Boston!
2 December 2018 | 100 replies

The City of Boston recently enacted regulations that severely restrict property owners from renting out their homes by the night, unless the owner lives in the unit - a move aimed squarely at Airbnb.I don't have a dog...

Ryan Stumbo Is Cash on Cash Return Irrelevant in Arizona?
22 October 2021 | 88 replies

So, recently I have been trying to branch out and buy real estate in other states. I'm currently working in Arizona so I thought "hmm it's nice out here, I should try to get a property or two while I'm out here." I am...

Mindy Jensen "Stupid" Mistakes Every Newbie Landlord Makes
3 June 2018 | 142 replies

Not screening properly.Not running numbers correctly.Not evicting in time.I want your mistakes and your stories behind those mistakes! Please share below.

Eric Fernwood Corona Virus Impact to Las Vegas Market
30 November 2020 | 435 replies

Today we sent our investors a special update on the impact of Coronavirus to the Las Vegas market. I thought it would be helpful to share it here.
There are multiple canceled events and conferences. Hotel occupancy i...

James Wise Are you prepared to do what it take SURVIVE this business?
30 April 2019 | 234 replies

Are you prepared to do what it takes to SURVIVE this business?Are you REALLY prepared to make those tough calls?Can you push emotion to the side for the betterment of your business?Are you willing to do EVERYTHING in ...

Frank Wolter You,Money, Investments etc.. over your wife and kids. What? Yep.
12 October 2018 | 4 replies

I once had a conversation with a more seasoned investor. He told me to always put you, money and business first over your family. Of course me being a big time family man and my total motivation being my family I was ...