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I would love to hear what made you get started in STR? What are you hoping to achieve by investing in STR? What does having a STR give you that other strategies do not?
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On the hunt on my first deal in South Jersey, Specifically Cherry Hill and Willingboro. Homes are selling 5%+ over asking. This definitely eats away at any good equity position and cash flow but i feel like this marke...
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I am working in central PA (Williamsport area) and am having a hard time finding a title company that is familiar with wholesaling, double closings, etc. Any suggestions or recommendations would be great! A title com...
Despite the positive outlook, nobody will be talking about the real estate boom of 2007 and 2008. Instead, they will remember the crash of the sub-prime lenders. The fact is easy financing and refinancing has become h...
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In 2018 the average US home price was $248k
In Dec 2023 the average US home price was $382,600.
An increase of roughly 50% in 5 years.
$100 in 2018 buys about $80 worth of goods in today's purchasing power.
A d...
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Hey everyone,I am coming into this game a little later in life. Currently have a great job but want to start acquiring 2-4 unit complexes. My first thing is to start built relationships with realtors and property man...
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Hey all,I am new to the real estate investing world, but am excited to announce that I got approved for my FHA loan today and am finally in the process of finding a duplex, with the idea of landlord occupying and rent...
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Hey all! I'm going to keep the good times rolling with more relevant information. This time, it's about actually prospecting tenants for an MTR. I have a little different strategy, but it has proven fruitful. It's a t...
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I have received the deed from a home in BeaverFalls PA. The home has a mortgage from 2005 represented as IndyMac. IndyMac has transferred to another bank in 2009 which was purchased by another bank in 2014. IndyMac is...
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Is it possible to pull cash out on a purchase?
Heres the Deal: Purchase Price = 45k
Estimate Value = 70-80k
Three Family 1st and 2nd floor rented out for 450 each. 3rd floor is vacant.
M...