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I've been thinking about this for quite some time. It seems like renting from yourself (or through an entity you own) would be a great way to reduce expenses/taxes overall. Renting from yourself would have a few of ad...
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Another dilapidated property that my family owns in Memphis that they have stopped paying on. The back tax is around 5k. The house looks like this My family said if I pay back tax the house is mine. I would do most of...
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Hey all. Its been awhile since I have been on here.I lost my job and about lost it all trying to start my real estate business but now Im back and ready.I have a silent partner that is going to invest $50,000 in my re...
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I'm looking to start the investment process so the first thing I did was talk to a person that I knew that works for a lender in Rhode Island. It's a bank that many people have had great experiences with. After runni...
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What do you think a person who is worth between $5 million and $25 million dollars would consider the most important to the least important when looking at investment choices?
I just read an article from a Family Off...
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It seems every contractor wants at minimum 1/3rd, 1/3rd, 1/3rd (or more upfront), despite advice on here to not put more than 10% down.I've scoured the General Contractor Payments in the forums and it seems the ones w...
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I’m an 18-year-old aspiring investor with a goal to build wealth in real estate. I’ve decided to start with rental arbitrage, given my tight budget. I’m focused on tourist-friendly areas (Bay Area, North Tahoe and pri...
I am single and work a full-time job in the school system and have accepted the fact I'll never have the financial security I want if I continue to do what I'm doing...I'll be working till the day I die:( So I did som...
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I’m still in the learning phase of real estate investing. What do you pay for property management and how many units? Should I manage my own properties just starting out? Thanks!
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Hello, I am trying to vet general contractors. What is the legal maximum allowed amount for a down payment (%) on rehab projects? How do I avoid a mechanics lien on a future property? How do I make sure the subs are p...