My name is Omar Ismael. I live and invest in New Jersey. I’m a licensed real estate agent, an investor in real estate and a certified union carpenter. I am also an active buy and hold investor looking to grow my portf...

Do I need to tell every applicant why they're denied? Thus far I just tell applicants that don't get chosen something along the lines of "Thank you for applying, however, we have decided to move forward with a differe...

I am 23 years old and have been working with a carpenter learning the trade through remodels on bathrooms, kitchens and exteriors/decks for the past couple years. I enjoy the work and learning skills but getting in to...

Hello, with short term rental arbitrage is that when you sublease a property and rent it as a short term rental? Depending on the location of the property would it be best to use STR arbitrage for individuals going on...

Hi Everyone!I've been house hacking and STRs for a few years now. I'm looking at purchasing another property. In my market, I've noticed a few turnkey PadSplit properties for sale with corporate leases and property ma...

Hi. I'm pretty new to the real estate scene. Just purchased my first rental property/future flip house last month. I'm looking to expand my horizon and learn as much as possible and hopefully become a full time invest...

We started our LLC partnership back in 2-20 and have had trouble obtaining a conventional loan for our flips with an LLC. Have any investors here ever obtained a conventional with an LLC. Guidance and suggestions will...

I'm in a bit of a conundrum here.  I'll be moving back to SD in May for work.  Last year when I knew it was a possibility I started looking at buying a MFR, and living in one of the units using an FHA loan.  I've been...

Almost related to a young couple that own a condo as a rental that is 60k underwater.

The wife bought it when single as a primary residence at market peak with basically no down. The lender says no adjustment because...

Hi all, what would you do different, avoid, or do better in the real estate business if you were to start again based on what you know today?