Anthony R.
Hidden Gotchya's in Staring in REI - Lessons Learned in Blood
So I just wanted to start a discussion that focused on the little hangups that new investors face when getting into REI. I've hit these and I'm sure others have and will too. Problem: You have no experience. You're bu...
Steele Dewald
Park City Ski in/out Fix and Flip LESSON LEARNED!
Investment Info:
Condo fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $680,000
Cash invested: $184,000
Sale price: $1,325,000
At the time of this purchase, we were closing on a previous fix and flip ...
Sidney Chatelain
What are the lessons learned from the Surfside Condo Collapse?
My condolences to all those directly affected by this tragic event. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...I wonder why anyone would put/place their tenants in such danger. All those families, all those lives...Where did th...
Tatiana C.
Areas in Houston to avoid for house flips - lessons learned
Hello everyone,Would you fellow investors in Houston share what areas in our city house flippers should avoid when looking for deals? I wonder if anyone has had a bad experience they would share in a specific area due...
Michael Stith
What is the biggest lesson you've learned investing in RE?
I'm just beginning my journey as a real estate investor and I'm trying to learn as much as I can about it before I dive in. That brings me to my question, what did you wish you knew about real estate investing before ...
Craig Horton
Lessons Learned in 40 years as a Real Estate Investor
This week I have been working with my Dad as an active Real Estate Investor for 40 years. Here are five tips to succeed as a Real Estate Investor for 40 years:1. Set written goals of what you want to achieve and revi...
Charlene S.
Close on my 1st property tomorrow...lots of lessons learned!!
First of all, I have to mention how much having these boards to refer to and study has helped me prepare for this. I don't think I would have persevered without them. It has been a rough week...lots of ups and down...
Ryan Scully
I Just Lost My A$$, but Learned a Valuable Lesson
They Say it's inevitable... One day you will have to evict a tenant no matter how good you think you are at what you do. I just learned a $15,000 Lesson! SHAME ON ME RIGHT?Here's the story: This is the first Tenant ...
Stephen Predmore
My first Baltimore buy & hold investment - SOLD (Lessons learned)
Investment Info:
Single family rowhouse fix & hold investment in Baltimore, MD. Purchased: March 2020Purchase price: $65,900Cash invested: $35,000Rent: $1,400Sold: October 2023Sale Price: $185,000Here is a full...
Amy Hu
Help-list says boiler intact but actually broken, lesson learned
Hi-We bought a property last year in Cleveland and did heavy rehab on it.The original listing says clearly that "boiling system intact" . Recently my contractor reported that the boiler is totally not working and need...