Mike Rubin
Is there anything to do with $2,000?
Is there anything I can do with a $2,000 budget which deals with real estate?
Darlington Agu
Houston: First flip what should I Do
I’m interested in doing my first flip here in Houston Texas. I’ve found a great property that was flooded during Harvey. I’m looking to use hard money lending to get the property and to renovate. Any advice for a newb...
Jiwon Park
This Week in Rental Property
This week in rental property, mortgage rates climbed up to the highest levels for the year. We take a look at some of the reactions towards the last week’s controversial Supreme Court ruling on Texas Department of Hou...
Julie Hassett
An Ode to the Seasoned Landlord
I’ve always been amazed by the self-assuredness of seasoned landlords.
They appear so confident, capable and cool. So alpha.
Landlording is no business for the neurotic… the reactionary… or the timid.
I thought may...
Emilio Ramirez
Altering a Watercourse for New Construction
Looking at a 5 acre parcel for subdivision for new residential lot development. About 20% has 100 year flood plain. Anyone have experience modifying an existing FEMA 100 year flood plain and incorporating it into the ...
Gretchen A.
Hello from Southern Oregon!
Hello everyone!I signed up a few days ago and have been marinating in the information here! What a great forum!I've always had a keen interest in real estate, but this past spring I got my real estate license and am h...
Chris Penny
Build vs Buy, what is the right approach?
Hi, all. I am a newbie trying to get a handle on the financial trade-offs between buying a place to renovate vs building it yourself. I have been looking at 5 unit apartment buildings. An architect I spoke with rec...
Nancy L.
New member in Philly!
Hi All,I just found this forum, as well as some local groups here in Philly! I've been actively investing for about 4 years without much opportunity to talk with or learn from other investors, so I'm really excited t...
Joe Wood
Reducing taxable income ideas
Hello everyone,Interested to see what are some good ways to increase deductions in order to reduce taxable income. I am already acquiring one more property, but looking to see if anyone has some creative ideas out there.
Ava G.
Expensive vs cheap rental property: Which is better for positive cash flow?
We are considering two options as a first rental property:
1. A condo unit in the center of one of the fastest growing business hubs with a very good view of the city skyline. It's just a walking distance fro...