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Joey Copper Why Self Managing Investment Properties is CRAZY
31 August 2021 | 216 replies

One funny thing about people is that while we are almost always well intentioned, we seem to do a lot of things that are just plain crazy. I, for example, still prefer to eat my oranges by dissecting each into their i...

Robin Grimes Tenant Applicants say the dumbest things
3 May 2023 | 1572 replies

Stupid things Tenant Applicant’s say.

I had renovated a nice 4/3/2 and put it on the market for lease. Here are some of the comments from people who toured the property during the open house or called me from signa...

Patrick Goswitz Purchasing Material For Contractors
24 October 2024 | 139 replies

I found a contractor I like to rehab a house I bought. Is it best for the investor to always purchase the material? I am assuming the answer is "yes" to get credit card points and prevent a contractor from charging a ...

Tom Jensen Whole Life Insurance as a Foundation for Real Estate Investing
4 June 2024 | 221 replies

I’ve recently come across the concept of “personal banking” through “overfunding” whole life insurance policies and leveraging the cash value to buy assets.In theory it sounds like a can’t loose situation. You have a...

Jo Zhou An old couple in difficulty and cannot pay rent, what could I do?
12 April 2018 | 65 replies

Hi, everybody, could you give me some advises for my situation? I have an older couple (in their mid 70s, they are in the wheel chairs), they have been paying the rent on time for 5 years. Lately, they have been late ...

Scott Trench Act Now or Wait? IF Under Contract - Close, or Back Out?
19 March 2020 | 41 replies

A lot of investors are reaching out to me right now, often those who are currently under contract on a first or second property. Luckily, almost all of the folks I've talked to are in strong financial positions overal...

Shiloh Lundahl “ Blow Up the 401k ”
3 September 2018 | 79 replies

I recently listened to the podcast GRE (Get Rich Education with Keith Weinhold) and his guest was Ted Benna, who has been credited to being the father of the 401K. (Here is the link to the episode for any who are inte...

Michael C. How transparent are you with people at your "day job" about REI?
7 September 2015 | 54 replies

So, I just finished listening to Podcast 60 with @SergeS and it got me thinking.  He was working a full time job, and took his business from 0 to 68 units in four years.  In the podcast he referenced very often he wou...

Faisal Sami Experienced Out of Town Landlord vs. Property Manager. Who wins?
3 December 2015 | 47 replies

Who would have more BOTTOM LINE PROFIT at end of the month?Experienced Out of town landlord vs. "turn key" Property manager ?Assumptions1. Each has EXACT same hypothetical properties to manage2. Properties are in "C" ...

Shane H. Can u help me put this deal 2gether? $2mil partial owner finance
28 April 2016 | 62 replies

Appreciate the help and advice as this topic moves along.  A little long however figure the more info you know the better tailored your advice can be.What I've got so far.  I met with a local gentleman who started inv...