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I often share this story with potential clients, investors, and those looking to start their real estate investment journey. My goal is simple: to illustrate why investing in lower-priced neighborhoods can be riskier ...
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Hey folks,I started a Whole Life Insurance policy almost three years ago for the purpose of investing in real estate. Lately, I have been thinking on cancelling my policy and put that money towards maximizing my 401k ...
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I'm looking to dig out a relatively small basement (15'x20') to increase ceiling height. The current height from slab to ceiling joists is 6'4". Anything over 7' is the goal. It looks like a stone foundation with parg...
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REI'S! What are your opinions and/or dealings with turnkey investment properties? I have been looking into a couple of companies that specialize in turnkey properties. Are these good properties to invest in? If so, ar...
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this is the letter i send absentee owners . tell me what you think:
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Sorry, I just noticed I typoed motivationals in the title of the thread..
Hi! So I listened to a webinar guru guy a few weeks ago, one of his freebies. I have already studied a lot of the approaches he had mentioned,...
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I was thinking about the assumption that the cap rate will expand by 20 basis points in a 5 year period in a syndication I’m considering. From 4.5% at acquisition to 5.5% upon predicted exit. I was asking myself if it...
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I am looking to lend some money to a RE friend for one year for her seed money to buy an investment home. I am coming up with two different amounts of interest. Help!
Let's say: $ 10,000 x 12% int x 1 year
When I put...