Jonathan Yeh
What would YOU do if you have a large sum of money?
I've been thinking what people would do (or rather, what's the best thing to do) when they receive a lump sum of money for whatever reason.
Would you...
1. Pay off your primary residence (90-100%), and invest the re...
Marian Smith
Why hiring a PM is CRAZY!
Just thought I’d write a few words as a counterpoint to the trending post.I own and self-manage 5 properties. I have had rent collection issues but never had to evict anyone, nor have I lost even a month’s rent. But...
Amanda Moore
Feel like giving up!
I have been at this for a solid year with no success. I sink $850 per month in direct mail campaigns. I drive for dollars every weekend. I have great investors, but nothing to give them. What am I missing?I've bee...
Chance B.
Signing an Exclusivity Agreement.
Hey All, I am looking to purchase my first property (which will be residential), but the agent I am working with sent me over an Exclusivity Agreement. I am concerned because in the agreement it states that is the sel...
Brandon Turner
The Best Before/After Photos!! (Post Yours, Too!)
Hey everyone! To celebrate the new ability to upload photos easily here on the forums, I'd like to start a "before/after" thread here on the site so people can post their favorite transformations!
This is Y...
Alex Heidenreich
What Metric is your "Go-To" at-a-glance analysis for deals?
I typically look for the 1% rule based on ARV and an all-in investment of less than 75% ARV. Those are the most important metrics to me. What about you?
Brandon Turner
How are YOU finding deals?
Think of your last 5 real estate deals... then let us know: How did you find them? Go! (I'll start: The past 5, all buy and holds, have all been MLS)
Alex Gershbeyn
The term "crowdfunding" hijacked
As I read posts, comments, reviews, etc about crowdfunding, I am increasingly coming to a swift realization. And it is that most people have hijacked the term "crowdfunding" and use it almost synonymously to mean "inv...
Andrew Ashby
Metro Orlando 1st Flip & stress with partnership, hard money
First flip & the death of a partnership: Metro Orlando
First flip in Metro Orlando with photos! For my purposes, I define Metro Orlando as everything within a 1-hr commute to downtown Orlando. I use this definiti...
Account Closed
Does a college degree help?
Does a college degree help? Should I major in Finance or Real Estate? Both? Or is real life experience better for learning how to invest in real estate? My goal is to do this full time. What is the average time span f...