Cort Green
Rent or Buy in Orange County
I maybe moving my family to Orange County. If we want to buy, we'll need to spend about $1,000,000 to be in the area and in a house we want. I currently own two homes with about $250,000 in equity combined. I'd sell t...
Jake Recz
Got pre-approved! Time to find that one great deal...
Hello everybody!I have not been on here much lately. I spend most of my free time now trying to save as much as possible for that downpayment. I'm sure you all know how "fun" that is... Well just recently me and my wi...
Tom Goans
Lessons Learned from Real Estate Market Frenzy
Lessons Learned from Real Estate Market Frenzy
This is an observation of real estate market frenzies and lessons learned from the viewpoint of a third generation real estate investor, developer, property manager, and...
Gordon Starr
Should I hire my own kids to work for me?
Hey everyone,I am a sole proprietor with a steadily expanding buy and hold portfolio. My kids are age 8 (son) and 10 (daughter). As a single dad with sole custody, the kids have always tagged along in some way - somet...
Reinhard Y.
No more one man bands!
Real estate investing is not hard, its just very tedious. Especially shortsales and landlording.Therefore outsource everything that you possibly can. I know deep down inside we're all control freaks but the sooner we ...
Rob Bryant
New Investor, have capital, need suggestions.
The wife and I sold a property and took a check of 400k after sale. We moved to an area that is overpriced RE and are happy to rent for now. Rent is now 1850. Household income is 260k pa. What are my real estate optio...
Tyler Brown
Question about my budget for an investment property...
I'd like to get some input on how much I could/should be spending on an investment property, given the fact that my wife and I will be looking for a home of our own in the next 1-3 years.We live in New York City, but ...
Dar Shan
Want to quit my job!
Hi Everyone, I'm just starting my real estate investment career with the goal of financial freedom and not having to work. I know a lot of you have already reached this stage. Congratulations! This question is for all...
Mike Lauer
Minimum income requirements for SFR rental - all adults at 3X?
Hello!I recently acquired my first rental property in a nice Milwaukee suburb. It is a 4-BR SFR that I think I can rent for $1400-$1500/month. Rehab is almost complete and I'll be listing soon, so I'm cramming on my t...
Eric Sato
STRs as a married couple, tax strategy
Hi! My wife and I are hoping to close on a SFH soon with the intent on doing an STR! I have a tax question / real estate professional question.I myself have a W2 job and my wife is a stay-at-home mom (no income). My t...