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Hi everyone,Looking to pick the brains of LA investors with experience buying rentals out of state. Let me buy you lunch/coffee so I can learn from those who have gone through the gauntlet before.About me:Recent home...
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@Joe Splitrock I'm coming for you bro. #5 will be mine shortly.
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This may be a wacky question, especially considering I couldn't find any search results pertaining to this, but can you write off the cost of a pistol as a business expense? I own almost a dozen rentals in the Tri cit...
I have a question for you landlords out there. On 11/1 I closed on an apartment building. One of the tenants did not pay rent. My intent is not to renew their lease and I have already let them know in writing. I conta...
My short term goal for passive income is only $800 per month, eventually I'd like to hit $2k per month.I'm considering turn key for the lack of risk. Equity isn't as important to me as the passive income I'd receive. ...
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And the profit margin was acceptable and I have to say these guys were an absolute pleasure to deal with. I want to sell them more and have to find ways for these folks to get financed on small investment properties ...
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I am an NJ based RE investor and so far have been investing in buy and hold in Newark NJ ( Resi/multifam/apt) and have built a local portfolio. In 2020, my goal is to invest in ~5 OOS multifamily syndication deals in ...
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Hi BP community,
After spending significant time educating myself and saving for a down payment, I am ready to take action and move towards my first deal. I have been scouring Mashvisor and working with an agent to t...
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If I have a property in mind...
(1) What do private lenders look for to ensure that they are lending money to a good deal? How can I put my best foot forward so that a private lender feels confident in the deal and i...