Reese Newell
First Deal, Red Pill or Blue Pill?
I want to thank everyone here for the learning I have been able to grasp from reading the forums and putting together a solid template to running a STR business. These are for 2 properties in the Southeastern part of...
Jim Johnson
How are you finding deals? What do you do with the ones you do not keep?
So what is everyone doing to find deals. I will share the things I do- as I do them, maybe others will as well.
So today, I sent out 350 emails to agents in texas asking if they know of any parks for sale in their ar...
Erin Dixon
Small Family, Big World
Sawatdii-kha (Hello)!!
We're a couple of young parents with three small boys and one full-time job. We've saved up a bit and have decided to explore the massive world of REI. We currently live in Thailand, ...
Peter Eberhardt
Out of state vs. backyard
Hey all, I am just getting into real estate and want to see these two sides from other perspectives. I feel as though I understand the pros and cons of each throughly and have chosen out of state. I live in San Diego,...
Charlie Stevenson
The ULTIMATE First Multi-Family Deal - Every Scenario Imaginable
If you’re considered getting into Multifamily investing (or already do and want a good war story), and are reading all of the books and listening to all of the podcasts to prepare for every possible scenario, then you...
Jim Bryson
Is it standard to pay a 3.5% up front Due Diligence Fee
I received a loan offer for a new retail center construction loan and they are requiring me to pay a 3.5% due diligence fee. Is that standard
Trevor Hatchard
Trying to get my first deal
Hi all,Looking to get a quadplex in the pricey southern california market. Have been looking into creative ways to fund my first deal. Does anyone have any experience borrowing against their 401(k)? My company does a ...
Justin Megna
How can I learn renovation costs?
I'm extremely interested in learning the BRRRR method. I already have experience researching ARV through comps and rental rates. But I feel completely ignorant when it comes to estimating renovation costs. How can I l...
Douglas Larson
Really...!?!... Is there such a thing as a "service hamster?"
Over the past 10 years I have leased a few dozen SFRs in several towns in Utah. I have also had rentals in Hawaii and California. I sometimes have one or two people mention a service dog but this spring I have 2 vacan...
Ken Latchers
I have seen the future and it is not STR (for the most part).
There is something called an efficient market (well known in stocks and commodities). That is where there is no easy money to be made, as everything is priced so no one has an advantage.
Then there is the mania. Fo...