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I've setup everything for my business but haven't found a way to buy my first property for investing. I'm passionate about getting this off the ground but honestly don't know how. I would love to house hack, but I hav...
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Happy Friday everyone.Excited to keep learning and meeting new people through these forums and I dive into REI. For the hard money lenders out there, i'd love to network and understand your vetting process when invest...
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I have been taking CLEP tests since my undergrad is not in business and I will be starting some MBA classes soon (needed to take care of some prerequisites). I have taken and passes Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Fi...
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Many people feel you should be debt free before buying an investment property, while I feel if numbers are right that investment property can help you pay off the debt although theres definitely risk. What do you all ...
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Does anyone have a Self-Directed IRA horror story they would like to share?I attended a national REIA meeting last night on Self-Directed IRAs (presented by Equity Trust). I can definitely see all the PROS, but I'm lo...
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I'm working on a deal with a 82 year old landlord that wants to sell off her properties. She doesn't have a computer. The only thing that I can think of is that I'm going to have to drive to her in order to get the c...
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I live in Chicago and am trying to locate a second investment property right now. I'm having a difficult time meeting my criteria. I'm specifically looking for a 4-plex in a relatively decent area where I can ge...
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Hello BP! I just recently began a lead generating PPC marketing campaign here in charlotte, NC. The budget I have set for this campaign is right at $1000/month. It hasn't even been a month but I'm getting worried beca...
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Nobody seems to be addressing the elephant in the room. If you want good revenue you must maximize the space you have. Duh. The more people you can rent to the more money you pull in each month and the more your pr...
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Hello, my name is Naomi. I am new to posting but have enjoyed the community for some time.I am considering purchasing an investment property (US land) where I will eventually build a vacation home that also generates...