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In MF investing is it more important to be a:
Spreadsheet ninja Or Good operator?
We have a spreadsheet ninja on the Spark Investment Group team.
Our spreadsheet ninja is a NECESSARY but NOT SUFFICIENT condition f...
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Hey everyone,
I wanted to share a bit about my personal journey with house-hacking because it's a strategy that has truly changed my life. A few years back, I took the plunge and invested in a beachside duplex, and I...
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I've been researching the Colombian coast and believe there may be potential to create a destination similar to Tulum, Mexico that would attract international tourists. Tulum has beautiful beaches, trendy restaurants ...
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When working any kind of a deal, I always consider the worst case scenario. Try to determine all the things that could go wrong and factor it into my number knowing expenses could be worse than 50 percent. I thought ...
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Hi all,
I am looking for advice for this situation I am in, or I should say my client is in.....
Situation
- She is closing on her house (pre-foreclosure) in Staten Island and getting $185k cash from the sale by end...
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I am in the process of getting my real estate license and am curious as to what the consensus may be on what skill set, as either a buyers agent or sellers agent, my lend itself better to investing in general.
I'm su...
I need some renovations after an 8 year tenant. I am going to do some myself and some contractors. It will take me 60 days to complete. Insurance has a 30 day owner occupancy clause. Insurance wants lease proof or thr...
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I can do a lot on my own, but I know I could scale a lot faster if I found the right partner. Does anyone have any advice on how to go about finding one? I have no idea where to start.
So I get that the FHA loan allows for a lower down payment but if you don’t have a lot to put down, how can you afford the higher monthly payment?
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Hello Bigger Pockets! My name is Dave Alessandria. I'm currently active duty in the Navy and will likely be transitioning out of the Navy in the Spring of 2021 and moving out to NE Tennessee (I'm currently stationed i...