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Even though Net Present Value is used mainly in financial management I think it is probably the best ratio/calculation for analyzing a real estate deal. Unfortunately in Real Estate Analysis people usually use mainly ...
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I am about to sell an investment property to a tenant who got a settlement and can now afford a down payment. She is very eager to buy. I own the house free and clear, and would provide seller financing. This is the f...
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Hi All,I currently have a little over $6,000 in a 401k from one company, and a Roth IRA from a second company. I no longer work for either company, and would like to move that money into a self-directed IRA and invest...
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3 reasons that most note investor's fail: 1) Fear that leads to half steppin’. I’m not a fan of rap music but I do like this song from Big Daddy Kane which is titled, “Ain’t No Half Steppin’”. What prevents most ...
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You make your money when you buy! I'm closing on a 22 unit portfolio that consists of 12 single family homes and 5 duplexes. The sellers first offer for the package deal was $1,140,000. Through a LOT of strategic comm...
Hi all, New investor, have spent a few mos doing my research. There's a few concerns regarding Turnkey Providers (+ any investing in the common markets) that I have. This might be slightly rambling and maybe i'm cyn...
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Hi Everyone,My wife and I are both about 10 years from retirement and looking for passive income streams through REI. We are both full-time employees (20 and 29 years at our jobs) and have some reasonably successful ...
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What is the biggest drawback/limitation to being a realtor compared to being a real estate investor?
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Hi BP
Are you a REI? Do you have your Real estate license?
If NO, why?
If YES,
1. Are you an Agent or broker?
2. Where do you work? (Big/small brokerage, own your own)
3. Pros and cons?
4. How much of your Inve...
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Hi everyone! I wanted to get people's opinions on a business concept that I have. I was interested in buying a property in an area such as Miami or Las Vegas (due to the low cost of homes & its desirability as a t...