I’m a total newbie but I have ran the numbers on a bunch of properties, and over a 30 year period I calculate how much my net worth will grow from that investment property, so cash flow and equity built in the home. T...
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What is the more prudent play: use the rental income to pay for the invoices, or use my credit card that earns points? Paying with my own credit card will create a greater distribution at months end, so wouldn't that ...
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I have been exploring alternatives to help real estate investors have additional opportunities for funding their deals. The NIL program was put in place in 2021 after the Supreme Court ruled that college athletes coul...
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It seems like every time I advertise a house for rent, I get an inquiry from someone representing a client who is seeking to use it as a furnished short-term or corporate rental. They want it for 12-24 months with an ...
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Hi All, looking for feedback. I have a duplex I bought in 2019 in the West Warwick area. Since the market has really climbed and my neighbors just sold a smaller duplex for over 400k. With the market going so crazy I ...
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Hey folks, take a look at this article from Forbes magazine. https://www.forbes.com/sites/r...The article takes a closer look at its current state, and boy, do opinions and reports vary like a wild rollercoaster ride....
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Is it better to manager your property YOURSELF or have a professional like Contractor, Handyman, or Property Manager? For those that have a variety of rental properties and like to play the field with finding new deal...
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How do I avoid taxes if I use my own funds for the rehab costs and downpayment?Other than a 1031...ExampleIf I put down 20k (20% of 100k purchase price) and put another 20k into the rehab and sell it for 150k, I would...
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DJ Thielen.Back off I’m not interested anymore you swindled an sweet talked me out my 1k hey what happened to that welcome package that’s least you could have sent my for my thousand bucks i bet u don’t even have my a...
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As a new investor, I'm weighing the benefits of focusing on appreciation for long-term growth versus cash flow for immediate returns. Both strategies have their pros and cons. What factors should I prioritize when cho...