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Well, I am pleased to say that I finally got my first property in Columbus GA renovated and rented. I purchased the property on auction dot com for $25700. Renovations costed $12,000. I am all in for $37,700. On Decem...
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Hello All! I am new Real Estate Investing, and looking for some encouragement. I have been playing it safe all my life and now with so many options, I struggle making a decision on which route to go. No money saved, 7...
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Hello:Wondering if anyone is aware of and may have a recommendation for software to streamline and standardize operations for a real estate investment company. It should be able to manage documents, acquisition, rehab...
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I bought a short sale for 315 in a 500k area, the home has not been painted before, the home should be painted but I want to keep the entire budget for the flip below 10k. I don't want to buy cheap paint but I don't w...
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Anyone have an efficient method (and economical way) to track down sellers of vacant properties?
If I don't find a better way, I'm going to take my returned letters and trash them (I'm just too ADD) - but I know there...
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I've noticed several of you mention you buy rentals out of your town and state. How do you manage the rentals while living in a different state? Do you use PM primarily? How does that work for you if you do?
I reall...
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Hi Everyone!My rental is available this coming August and I've started talking to applicants. I have scheduled with my current tenants a day to show the house to several interested people (Open house by appointment on...