Meghan K.
Let's Drop the term "Passive Income"
A plea to my community of Real Estate Investors: Can we drop the term "Passive Income"??? It seems to me to have negative connotations and to promote negative impressions of the business and its practitioners! I...
Michael Plante
Any way to get the zestimate changed?
Installed a $100,000 dock a couple years ago with all the proper permits Zestimate has not changed in 3 years by more than a couple percent Anyway to let Zillow know in hopes they will increase the zestimate Remains t...
David Zheng
Craziest Thing You've Ever Found in a Property
I'm about to go into a hoarder/mismanaged potential apartment building and am prepping for the worst, so it got me thinking. whats the most disgusting/craziest/expensive thing you've ever found in a prospective or ren...
Vincent Parello
Well water homes. Chicagoland
Hey everyone,I wanted to hear everyone's opinion on buying rentals on well water. Pros and cons?I am in the Chicago land area so hopefully, I can get some input from local investors.
Kevin Enderle
The Advantages to being Pet Friendly
I see a lot of posts and listings for rental properties saying "NO PETS". While I understand the thought and the potential for damages, I also would like to point out some of the advantages. As a Dog owner myself (Fiv...
Lawrence Paul
Ten properties in 1 year...how is this possible!?
I keep seeing these life changing one year turn arounds in peoples lives.My main question is how do people buy 10 properties in one year considering the DTI Ratio?I am personally making 65k-70k/yr at my W2 job and can...
Tom Scott
Can I Invest in My Own Business With 401K Money?
Hello all,
As part of my Roth 401K plan I am able to use a portion of my account balance as a self directed investment account. I know I am able to invest that money directly in real estate with the caveat th...
Nick Romano
Are you unknowingly creating mortgage fraud? Insurance v LLC
Hey Guys! I'm closing on my first Multi Family in Mass and I'm told I can't close in an LLC because the banks will not give financing to an LLC (even if I co-sign or guarantee the loan). I have had some people tell ...
Sam Leon
A laundry party...Really?
OK I am a nice guy. I pay for the water at my apartments. I don't charge for the use of the fourplex's washer & dryer.Last weekend I was there one evening, and noticed one of the tenants was having a party. The...
Jesse E.
First timer looking to get started on my multi-family home empire
Hi,I am Jesse and I am brand new to investing in real estate. From all the info I have gathered thus far, it seems as though a multi-family property is the best seed for what I am looking to do. What I have found thou...