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I have been researching on various real estate investments strategies, so far I like the NNN properties and wondering if any one done it am share pain points and issues / risk involved ? I.e.rent increase period; us...
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Are we allowed to post links to zillow or other websites here? For example, I think a good way for me to start in real estate is to learn everything I can about underwriting, then find 1-3 properties on which I think ...
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Should I refinance w/ cash-out or use my taxable account to buy homes?
Hello everyone!
I am thinking of investing in real estate. Maybe in 5-10 years have enough rentals where I can quit my job and do real e...
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Growing up in the mid west I'm pretty good at seeing things at face value. I understand the difference between assets and toys (most cars, motorcycle, boats, RV, etc). I started my investment journey about 4 years ago...
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Hello, I am in the process of analyzing a very strong deal, i am not working with an agent, but the house is listed on the MLS. I asked the sellers agent if he could get me the comps on the property since I don't have...
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I have a rental that is available near a college (typically students occupy this). I am wondering what people think of the value of 'smart upgrades'. Has anyone done any testing or research on doing some smart home up...
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A couple days ago I purchased a property at the county foreclosure auction. I went and took a closer look at it after the auction and low and behold there was an old Toyota truck in the garage. The property is vacant ...
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Full disclosure: this long drawn out situation is over, but it is still worth sharing so other members can learn from my blunders. I rented out an SFR to a corporate leasing service (they rented out the rooms on thei...
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I just noticed today that the interest rates on conventional mortgages went up by 25 basis points. In what ways will rising interest rates impact Real Estate investing? Should there be any concern for those that don't...
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I just closed on a house that did not have the power connected nor the water. We won't be starting work on it immediately. My question is, do I need to turn on the utilities or can I hold off on that ? I'm just tryi...