Micah Mcarthur
I dont understand the Turnkey game
I am just starting to explore the turnkey option of investing, and right away, I am having serious doubts, because it doesnt make sense. It sounds too good ....If a turnkey outfit buys a distressed property at a disc...
Juan Rango
Rental properties seem worse than traditional investments
As an excited newbie, I have very little experience in real estate investing so at a meeting with my financial planner I asked about house hacking as a busy professional and he stated it would be a bad idea. This too...
Bjorn Nielsen
Have any of you worked with RETA/International Living?
I’ve been looking into RETA deals (Real Estate Trend Alert) from International Living. The lead guy, Ronan McMahon, presents some compelling deals. I am curious though, if these deals are as sweet as they sound...I’m ...
Twana Rasoul
If you are starting out, DO NOT pay for mentorship
It is pretty amazing to find just how many people are offering "mentorship" for 10s of thousands of dollars to newbies who want to get into real estate. What is more amazing is the amount of people actually buying th...
Davido Davido
Unusual Tax Question Is this money for nothing? Is it Tax Free?
I intend to borrow money from segregated rental income accounts that I have established for multiple parcels of apparently abandoned real estate that I control, but do not own. Does anyone know, of a law (State or Fe...
Bryan Hancock
Are Realtors Worth The Commission Anymore?
Given that there is such a liquid market of buyers online I was wondering what people's thoughts are on the commission paid to Realtors. A 6% commission has always seemed scandalously high to me given the typical amo...
Josephine Wilson
Why are people buying at these prices?
Newbie question here: I'm looking to buy a Class A triplex or quad within 10 minutes of my house and doing property management and maintenance myself. I live close to a large university. Of the 20 recently-sold small ...
Tj M.
How do you like having paid off rentals?
I know people have different opinions on paying off rentals but for those who have how do you like it? Did it allow you to buy more properties faster,did you pay for the next property with cash or did you end up takin...
Account Closed
Should I file for bankruptcy?
A couple disclaimers before I start:If you look through my profile and previous posts, you'll see that I am young (just turned 22), and also may believe I don't have the right mindset or maturity yet to start REI. Thi...
Dennis Cosgrave
How Will California's Proposed Wealth Tax Affect You?
AB 2088 establishes a first-in-the-nation net worth tax, setting a 0.4% tax rate on all net worth above $30 million. If successful, Illinois, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are likely to follow suit. How will th...