Account Closed
Whats the most amazing inexpensive countertop on the planet?
Hello BP! :)Just closed, with a group of investors and myself, on a 50+ unit apartment building.We have to rehab the whole thing over the next 18 months and my GC and I have a small bet on the counter-tops.I believe t...
Jeff Warner
Do it yourself "Yellow Letter" - A how to guide!
First off I'll start with my disclaimer:
This is MY version of a "Do it yourself" yellow letter. I know there are other ways to do it and companies that you can pay that will d...
Basit Siddiqi
Investing in Spain: Good idea for non-residents(Americans)?
I lived in Madrid, Spain for about 8 months and I am curious if it is possible for non-residents to successfully have rental properties within the country.My concern is mostly from a tax standpoint and whether it make...
Kevin Hill
This is Not the Real Estate Environment for Rookie Investors
I don't want to announce the sky is falling and be a Debbie Downer, but in my opinion, now is NOT the time to be investing in real estate for rookie investors, especially flips. I keep seeing a lot of posts from newbi...
Diane G.
If you are buying when unemployment is 4%, you are buying trouble
I googled the unemployment history of US, and here is the chart... Out of the past 65 years, maybe 10 saw unemployment at around 4%....All other 55 years were higher.... If you are buying RE in today's enviroment when...
Greg R.
We're being overrun by fake finance, investing, and RE gurus
Who's your favorite fake guru?
Oh my... this is not an easy question - so many to chose from. From the fake lifestyles, the rented yachts, private jets, Lamborghini's/ Ferrari's, and most of all the fake success. One...
John Wijtenburg
Is "live below your means" really good advice?
I think a lot of people have trouble reconciling an abundance mindset with the omnipresent, "live below your means," advice.To achieve great success, we're told that we must take risks, act as if, and spend money to m...
Brian Garrett
Does your realtor analyze and/or vet potential deals first?
I'm currently networking with realtors in my area hoping to find a great deal to either BRRRR and/or Flip.So far the realtors I've talked to are just sending me listings on the MLS without vetting the deals based on m...
Alexander Parunin
Avoiding city (building) inspectors and code enforcement
We just recently started house renovation and got red tagged by the city inspector. I guess he saw dumpster while driving around or maybe neighbors complained. So we learned never leave dumpster in city limits.
Could...
Michael H.
Are you prepping for the crash?
I'm curious what investors are or aren't doing in relation to the impending market crash a lot of people (smarter than me) are saying will happen in the next 2'ish years. I'm selling a house in the next few months and...