Chris McKinley
Lessons learned: Courtesy of the PROPERTY TAX CODE
I recently learned a few lessons in property taxes courtesy of the tax code and my mortgage company that I wanted to share so they don't catch anyone else off guard. In 2014 I purchased my first house down in Phenix C...
Angie Ruiz
My first flip, experience and valuable lessons learned
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Chicago Heights.
Purchase price: $30,000
Cash invested: $60,000
Sale price: $135,000
Single family, 4 beds/2 baths, brick, 2 ...
Ralph Stowe
Lesson Learned - Why is this house so cheap?
I thought I would share an experience I had yesterday in hopes of helping others out. Yesterday I'm browsing the local MLS scouting for deals (Why not, right?). I stumble across this house that looks really great fr...
Tab Teehee
lessons learned from my first 20 unit rehab
Reached a major milestone after nearly a year and a half....converted my construction loan to permanent financing!!! On 5/31/18 we closed on a 20 unit property that was 100% vacant and in need of lots of love! We adde...
Craig Chrzanowski
A quick lesson learned about on market properties
Yesterday I learned why many seek to find the off market deals. I looked at a duplex and made an appointment yo see it and while I was there two other people showed up. One of them stayed to see the property as well. ...
Sunil Muthuswamy
Experiences and lessons learned from the housing crisis
For someone like me who is new to real estate investment, I am curious to hear and learn from other's experiences during the housing crash. Yes, there is information available on the web, but most of them are catered ...
Vern M.
Lessons learned from the eviction that didn't happen
so, this was my first eviction in dc. I get to the house with a copy of the keys and new locksets. The eviction crew met me at the house at 9am, as scheduled. While there, I saw the tenants moving bags and boxes out. ...
Chevonne Woodard
Using my first project as hard lessons learned
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Chicago.
Purchase price: $164,950
Cash invested: $80,000
My First multi-unit purchase, requiring more investment than proj...
Jake Boyer
First time flip! Big returns and lessons learned
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $309,000
Cash invested: $72,000
Sale price: $570,000
This was more of a roll over than a "flip" as it was my pr...
Violeta Sandoval
Lessons learned from my 1st & 2nd Duplex
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $105,000
Cash invested: $39,000
I own two 2/1 Duplexes. These are older properties that were poorly maintain...