I am planning to buy a fixer upper and make it a B & B.  I'm torn about using a general contractor vs. doing the general contracting myself.CONs of Hiring a General Contractor:1. They are reputed to suck big time ...

I was just wondering what everybody's education or background is? seems that a large percentage of you folks have some type of formal "business" or finance education, or come directly from the world of Real Estate?

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Hi all- looking for opinions on whether or not I should hire out for lawn care and snow removal on my properties or buy a truck and do it myself... let me explain my situation. I currently do not own a truck but would...

@J Scott inspired me with his diary of a new construction project to do one of my own.  So not to be outdone, I'm actually going to do two.  This one will be for a project that we have recently completed.  I'll add ne...

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I don't believe this difficult, I believe this is very much doable. However, what makes achieving this goal so difficult for most investors? Seeing that "financial freedom" is the HUGE topic now a days. Why is it...

Hey all, what would you recommend doing with a STR property that's just barely breaking even after all expenses? It's a 3 BR old bungalow in Tampa that I'm renting out on Airbnb. My prop management is handling everyth...

Looking to find a good locale in the DFW area that can provide good appreciation and price-to-rent ratio. Depending on property type, willing to consider 150-280K price range. I've heard good things about Arlington, b...

I've recently moved into a much more expensive market, and I am no longer able to compete by making all cash purchases. I am a small investor with limited business structure to date. All of my previous purchases ha...