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Hey everyone! It's nice to see plenty of new investors looking to help each other and learn from folks that have done what we want to learn. I'm in Calgary, Alberta and will be doing everything virtual. I'd be gratefu...
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I am selling one of my rentals and the tax consequences will be about 10k, so I can exit this property with 40k or 50k depending on what I do. Due to the high RE market right now I have no idea if I will be able to m...
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In searching for my next investment property in the market I'm looking at, I'm starting to question my ability to attain the cap rate I'm shooting for in the neighborhoods I'd like to buy in. I'm looking in and aroun...
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It seems like the folks that are actually succeeding at a high rate in real estate have lots of cash, little debt, a strong savings rate, and excellent credit. The folks that are buying while lacking in those areas su...
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Hello all, I have been browsing the forums for a couple of days and decided it was about time to join the conversations. I have dabbled in Rei for a few years now, but haven't really made a great push. I enjoy buying ...
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What’s a good area of the United States that would have properties to buy under 5k? Does this exist?
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Hey folks,Next month I am closing on some properties that have tenants and leases. How does that work? What paperwork is involved in changing things over? Can I make any changes to the agreement at all? Like, addi...
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I currently own a 4plex in central WA state and a SFR in Michigan. I am looking into some larger residential properties in the area. My question is: Is there a good rule of thumb you use when researching potential pro...
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Are you accepting a lower CoC return than you historically have due to interest rate hikes? I am finding it almost impossible to find a 30% return (the gold standard for STR's) due to interest rates being this high. A...
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I've read conflicting information about what triggers you to have to pay self-employment tax on your short-term rentals.There seems to be a consensus that the following does:Airport TransportationProviding cooked meal...