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Hello,My name is Eric Nelson and I'm currently enrolled at Appalachian State University earning a degree in Marketing. Over the past couple of months I've taken up an intense interest in the real estate investing wor...
I’m only 19 and I want to invest in real estate! Any pointers? Thank you!
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Hi all,I'm planning on converting my primary home into an LTR. I've lived in it for 21 months... I believe there's capital gains tax benefit (when I sell the house down the road) as long as I have lived in the house f...
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Are there any investors between the ages of 18 and 25 in this group? Let’s come together to network, share insights, and explore the possibility of forming a thread. By collaborating, we can leverage the collective kn...
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Hi Everyone, I hope your week is off to a nice start!
I am seeking some advice as I purchase my first investment property. I am most interested in a rental strategy within my local area (Houston/Dallas/Austin); howe...
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I've gained valuable insights into effectively motivating and engaging my team as I've built my real estate investment business. Allow me to impart these valuable insights to you!
First things first: achieving succes...
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I have formed an relationship with a local successful real estate investor. Most recently I drove by a home wrote down the address sent him pics he came checked it out and closed gave me $100 bucks. He's Building a 15...
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Hello there, so I've been reading a lot about real estate investing and watching these videos on youtube of people talking about how to start and why a person should start young. I've got some number of knowledge from...
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Before investing, is it beneficial to obtain your real estate license? If so, why? And if not, how do you avoid the costs of going through someone or an agency?