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Hello all, just a quick question. I have been researching the different methods of finance and still the most appealing to me is just using my own money from savings. I would like to know how much money is the normal ...
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What's the best and most legit mentoring program?
I dont know what to write on here because I just downloaded this app so please work with me. I'm 18 years old based out of Trenton NJ and want to join this business. People say 18 is the perfect age to start so I'm re...
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My name is Dakota Willis I am a 23yo father of 2, I am a journeyman plumber in the central Texas area and I make somewhat decent money. I would like to invest in real estate and just wanted any suggestions on where to...
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Hello! I am new to the site and also new to the idea of real estate investing. After leaving the Navy, I decided my new goal was to work for myself. I finished an undergrad and graduate degree and have just recently s...
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My name is Danny Bower, and I am a new investor in Anaheim, California. I have a brand new RE license, and am now investigating RE investment. I've spend the last couple of months reading books, attending local RE inv...
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Reading many of the posts on this new forum, I know there's a lot of interest in STR and VR properties. Therefore; to help those wanting to learn, maybe some of you with experience in this niche can share. What are yo...
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We are in the early stages of developing a budget to purchase a 2/3-unit MF in Chicago (Andersonville/Edgewater). Does anyone have any insights on how much we should budget for cosmetic rehab (i.e kitchen/bathroom upg...
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Hi BP! This newbie is going to their first REIA meeting tonight and I'm open to whatever advice you might have for me to help this evening as successful as possible. I plan introducing myself to others, telling them I...
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Hello, I closed on a property yesterday and I'm a new investor in Baltimore city. I've spoken to multiple representatives of various property management companies, but they all seem incompetent of actually doing thei...