Ivy Pierce
Question for experienced flippers
Hello,I am looking to do my first flip. I have been analyzing deals on the south side of Chicago and the south suburbs. I have a pre-approval for a hard money loan. Each of the homes I have tried to bid on had 20+ bid...
Many people struggle with money anxiety, even those in the FIRE community. Your money fears could keep you on the sidelines, or it could have the opposite effect, making you ultra-conservative with your retirement sav...
Reginald A. Shelby II
Is there a such thing as TOO conservative?
Is there a such thing as TOO conservative when analyzing properties?
J Scott
Going Rogue...
Is it just me, or is the title of Sarah Palin's new book a little bit weird?
While she didn't originally attribute the phrase "going rogue" to herself, does she not realize t...
Daniel Walker
A more conservative path to REI?
All,
I'm a young guy who hopes to get started investing in the next couple of years. My mindset (and my wife's) has always been to avoid debt like the plague. This of course creates a conflict when trying to use o...
Andrey Y.
Large apartment investors please chime in
For those investing in large apartment syndications - what percentage of deals make money, what %age about break even, and what %age lose money?Of course sponsors vary, but wanted to get your experience and feedback. ...
Ed Matthews
Conservative Loan Philosophy
Suppose you were evaluating a potential 5-year MF deal. Which approach to loans would you consider most conservative at this point in the market cycle?
A 10-year fixed from Freddie Mac sounds pretty conservative. But...
Samir Solanki
STR (vacation rental) which one would you choose?
Hoping I can get some wisdom from all the STR gurus. Here are the options I have. Option 1:Purchase price $201K 2 bed/ 1 bath Conservative daily rate $200/night Conservative occupancy 35% (annually) Net cash flow mont...
Alfred Costanzo
How much money do you need to save up for a house hack???
Hi Everyone,
I am looking to buy a property in the St Pete/Tampa area. I have been looking at mostly 2-4 units I am a newbie and this would be my first real estate purchase.
Price range I am looking at is a $250,000...
Ray Hauge
Avoiding Over-Leverage in residential.
Using leverage can help grow your portfolio quickly, but it comes with risks during market downturns. How can you use leverage safely to avoid trouble when the market goes down?