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I think everyone should have a manifesto or guidelines for conducting business. Here’s mine in case it inspires anyone to do the same:
My most precious resources are time and relationships. I will not trade time for ...
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Hey there fellow Kansas City investors!I've recently done a couple deals in KC, but the contractors I used for various professions burned me and cost me precious time and money. I'm looking for a reliable, reasonably ...
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Despite pressure from the Community Reinvestment Act, designed to encourage banks to meet the credit needs of businesses in local communities, business lending has contracted 45% since 2010. More and more I am seeing ...
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Every morning, the first thing i check is the US Dollar index, not the VIX as the dollar index is an indicator for me where things are headed. We are at a critical junction right now as once the dollar index breaches...
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Hi, i've been studying house Flipping for many months now, trying to work up some balls to do this. I would do a hard money loan. I got houseflippingspreadsheet program for cost analysis. I don't want to get into ...
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I currently live in Orange County and am looking to invest out of the area. I've seen a few good deals in Chula Vista and the surrounding areas. Any advice from current investors or landlords? I'm set to see a few pro...
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Just closed on a house in our neighborhood to renovate and sell. Its waterfront, that is the big appeal. It was formerly owned by a hoarder and the basement, attic and garage are full of junk. In addition, there's a...
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Upper Kensington comparing to "rest" Kensington and Philly generalI have difficulty finding a tenant to an Upper Kensington home that is well maintained (new wood floor etc) and furnished. Do you think only Section 8 ...
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I'm new to real estate investing and would like to get further educated and network at BiggerPockets. My intent is to build a business that I can eventually hand down to my child. To that end my goal for this year is ...
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Hello everyone. I would appreciate some advice. I am looking to purchase my first property. I seen a property on the market for 35k looking for cash buyers. Based on the photos the property definitely needs some tlc. ...