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I've learned a ton from other's posts, but now I have a need of my own. For background, I was/am looking into buy and hold properties in San Antonio, but in my search I found that a friend, who owns his own constructi...
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I am currently trying to learn how this game works. I have, in the past excelled at anything that I set my mind to. I have found that investing in real estate would be a lot easier and safer than fighting in a cage. W...
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Hello, everyone. I work in sales and am brand new to real estate. I'm getting involved because I feel that this will be the best method of securing my retirement.I'm working between 60 and 65 hours pre week. Under ...
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Just a brief little "beef" with these auction websites.
I have been using certain websites that auction bank REO properties and short sale properties to purchase homes over the last several years (3-5). Thes...
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I'm from San Francisco, working in tech. I'm looking to invest across the US, with our first focus being in Columbus, OH. Fairly new to the real estate game, some experience investing in REITs and via Fundrise, and on...
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I am looking to get advice from any one that started in the rental business debt free. I am saving up to buy property with cash and no partners or investors. My questions are: Was there a benefit to going debt free?Ho...
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Hi Everyone-I figured I'd introduce myself. My name is Jesse Edwards. I live in Portland OR. I spent over 2 years on the sidelines of the real estate game, trying to find cash flowing properties in the Portland area w...
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Question. I'm thinking higher daily rent with a lower cleaning fee is best? Say $400/night as an example with $150 cleaning fee which would be the going rate in my area so cleaning fee would essentially be a pass th...
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Hey everyone! Apologies for the lengthy post ahead of time. I've been immersing myself in everything REI these past few weeks and I feel like I 'may' have a potential property, however I need LOTS of advice and I have...
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I am new to the business of real estate investing but have had a few successes with a house hack and have rehabbed a few houses while living in them and now own 2 rentals (one duplex and one airbnb rental in Park City...