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Hello everyone, my name is Jason and although I have been a lurker on on this site for a few months I just recently made the commitment to take this rabbit hole of real estate investing and all that encompasses it ser...
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About 10 days ago, I started a thread comparing investments in Cash Flow versus Appreciation properties. The response was overwhelmingly in favor of Cash Flow.Are there ANY investors investing for appreciation out th...
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What is your biggest problem/mistake/confusion when analyzing a deal?
Just received an accepted offer 10 minutes ago on an 8 unit property. They were refusing to allow an inspection so I ended up waving it after talking to an experienced real estate investor based on his suggestion. Fou...
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Read through the forums but looking for current advice on a strong argument for choosing rentals over non-qualified stocks over the long term. The biggest differences I can see would be the rental 1031 to avoid taxes ...
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I have a duplex in a very popular place in San Diego, CA. I make $1000 over the mortgage and cash flow $800. I’m getting stationed in Florida and would lose a significant amount of cash flow if I had both properties b...
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Im new to investing and thinking about the BRRRR strategy. When cash refinancing a property, the “New loan” after the refinance is higher so doesnt that decrease your cash flow?I understand that you are taking the cas...
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It would be interesting to hear stories of what some of you did BEFORE discovering real estate;
Is your life dramatically different NOW? Will you or did you make it your goal to be a full-time investor? Does anyone re...
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My tentant's rent was due on September 1st and have not received it. I tried to reach through text and left a message on his cell phone with no response. His father just called today asking me if he had seen his son...
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Here's my situation, My name is Grant Hamlin and I am 21 years old. Right now I am attending college in Oregon and am pursuing a Business Degree. I am 2 years in and am now applying for Oregon State Universities Busin...