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So glad I found this forum, so much information and an active community to help others. Thank you in advance for the advice!Your goals and story: 38 years old and looking to get into the STR market. I currently own my...
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Hi Everyone,My name is Edward, I am 24 and trying to start investing into real estate. Currently I am working as a full time employee and want to start investing on the side. I got interested in investing in real esta...
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This post has 2 major questions that could use your honest feedback!
Situation #1 : Earning more to buy more real estate.
Currently working as a customer success manager with a really great company, But I desire t...
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Ok, obviously I should buy the house, right? Why would anybody buy a co-op?Well…. the situation is not so black and white.My wife and I recently had our first baby! She’s a one year old girl now 😃 We’ve been living wi...
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Hi everyone. Long time lurker here. 1st time investor .My situation is the following. I am trying to purchase my Grandparent's home. 3 bedroom/1.5 bath 1/4 acre lot, 1 car garage, driveway . built 1955 Easton, Pa (Wes...
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First off just wanted to say thank you to anyone reading this and willing to help out. I am looking for advice from those of you that already have highly successful wholesale and/or fix and flip businesses that run ex...
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Hi Everyone!
I recently started with a new company that is paying for my housing, vehicle, and fuel. This has freed up my income substantially from where I was working previously. Looking for thoughts and suggestions...
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Hi my name is Hannah and I am new to real estate, currently have a 9-5 job, but am looking to start my journey to financial freedom. I have been doing a lot of research and education on real estate investing. I thoug...
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I'm looking into the short term rental market in Durham, NC and am wondering if anyone is doing the same thing? I grew up 30 mins from downtown Durham. I have family in the area still and would like to balance havin...
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Any other software engineers become Real Estate Investors? Would love to hear about ways you've leveraged your skills for automations, integrations etc.