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First of all, I appreciate the men and women who choose to serve in the armed forces for our country. And I do not mean to offend them in any way, but instead try to gain insight in some questions that I have.
Why d...
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If your 401k provides a low rate of return and you know you can invest your money at a higher rate of return than the fees associated with withdrawing your money plus the opportunity cost of leaving your money in the ...
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We have all seen and read opinions on what people just starting in real estate investing should do in terms of creating a LLC to own and operate each property. Most of what I have read speaks to the opinions for youn...
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Hello I am from Arizona so I would appreciate someone from Arizona reach out to me so we can talk on the phone ideally. However I will explain my situation here in some detail. Not that I am entitled to anyone's advic...
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Hi all, Perhaps you can help me with some next steps.I recently signed a lease agreement with a couple who have stopped responding to my texts, emails, and phone calls. This is the second month they've rented my prope...
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As a young investor still in college, I have looked into many different niches. Ultimately, I have decided it is in my best interest to house hack my first property. I am looking for someone to tell me about their exp...
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Hi everyone! So how did you get into your first real estate deal? I am looking for guidance and inspiration to get my first deal very soon. Tips welcomed!
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My wife and I are cross-shopping rentals and buying. Leaning more towards renting though. My question is this... We are very meticulous people. We have the nicest looking home on our street, greenest grass, tidiest ...
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Not sure how we end up where we do, but in 2009 I found myself firmly on my way to shaking hands with the ‘American Dream’. My parents were so proud, I was a college grad and working as an engineer for Chevron. Tasked...
Is anyone able to do their own title search to see if there are any liens on a property or do you just contact a title company?