David Lutz
The Myth of Cashflow – and understanding how to reserve properly and model.
Let me start by saying I am all in on RE. I have an MBA, spent years learning about RE before I pulled the trigger. And when I did, I bought 5 houses worth over $1M in 18 months with only $100K of my own money. So I f...
Max Garcia Jr
I've Hit a Brick Wall with Leads, What Now?
Max here...
I've hit a figurative brick wall! 6 months ago when I started "wholesaling," I thought I'd be in much different place by now. The "this is going to be easy" mentality was never present. I've alway...
Jonathan Greene
The Top 5 Ways I See New Investors Lose Money On Their First Flip or BRRRR
Flipping or renovating as part of the BRRRR strategy is much harder than people think. There are so many posts every day about being stuck mid-renovation, out of money, or at a standstill because of decisions made tha...
Natalie Kolodij
Tell me about a time when your LLC saved you...
We always hear about needing LLCs, Several LLCs, Heck- put every property in an LLC. I've never seen the flip side of that. I want to hear stories of when your LLC actually protected you and how?
Richard C.
After Kiyosaki and Ramsay, it's time for some substance
Very often we see people on here talk about how they are educating themselves by reading books relating to the real estate and lending industries. And that sounds great, until you realize that mostly they are reading...
Jake Berwind
I need to know the good AND THE BAD!!!!
I'm thinking about putting my house up for "lease to own" and then just renting a house to actually live in. I have heard about all the reasons why I SHOULD do it, but I know there are some horror stories out there th...
Kj Rustom
GC building contract template
Hi folks - I am looking for a standard contract I can use with a GC for a new build. Basically looking for an easy to understand and implement set of performance requirements, timelines / phases, CR definitions and te...
Account Closed
Realtors loaning commission @ 2.25% rate post closing 2nd mtg
Anyone ever heard of Realtors loaning the commission @ 2.25% interest rate as a Cash Out 2nd mortgage above 97% CLTV post closing? Example: 500,000 purchase x 3% $15,000 commission- 5,000 for tax realtor has t...
Jon Q.
"Hot" markets explained + why you should Buy Now!
Now is the time to BUY!Here is what is occurring in virtually all "hot" real estate markets nationally:"Hot" = strong population and job growth markets and therefore increasing price trend line This applies to San Jos...
Carlo Michelotti
W-9s & 1099s: How do I pay contractors "under the table"?
I've have guys doing rehab work without a contract, and I pay them with checks out of a business account. They're licensed, but this is "side-work" for them. They do good work and don't charge a lot, so I thought ever...