Roy C.
Would you invest in 401k instead of invest in real estate?
Assuming you have a corporate job with employer matching 401k, would you save money for down payment for real estate investment or would you invest in 401k?I understand this question can be answered differently depend...
Adam Bartomeo
Who is more unethical Realtors or used car salesmen?
I know this will ruffle a few feathers but it is a fair question. I have met and had hundreds of interactions with realtors and I am never surprised at the new lows that some of them can reach. I was also a manager at...
John Hickey
How to build a real estate empire in high Crime area
Trying to figure out the best way to close this deal. It's a package of smaller mixed use properties in Newburgh NY. 8 buildings mostly brick 36 units. The gross income is close to 300k expenses 100k. Purchase pric...
Carlos Ptriawan
Are we the last generation of landlord ?
Especially @James Hamling , just read a market statistic and its mind blowing.The age of first time home buyer in California is now 49 years old, in 1980 it used to be 32 years old.In TX: 37 years old and FL is 42 ...
Quentin Mitchell
My Case for C and D Properties!
I know not everyone is against C and D properties but I have a few cases for them as a viable asset to invest in.
1. Cheaper price point to get started in real estate (cheaper is not as worse)
2. It is less affected...
Twana Rasoul
If you are starting out, DO NOT pay for mentorship
It is pretty amazing to find just how many people are offering "mentorship" for 10s of thousands of dollars to newbies who want to get into real estate. What is more amazing is the amount of people actually buying th...
Ben Leybovich
Don't Buy $30,000 pigs in Ohio (or Mid-West)
It's not talking this time, though, if you've been paying attention, you know that I've been preaching this message for years... Here's an email from this morning names and locations edited out):Hey Ben - Really enjo...
Nathan Gesner
How dirty will you let your Tenant be?
We all have different cleaning standards, but some people are just filthy! Below are images from an actual apartment that's been occupied by the same tenant for almost 30 years. He pays 15% below market rate but has n...
Robert M.
Oregon, first state wide rent control
Well, its a done deal. Oregon just sent an ominous message to real estate investors. We are now the first state to incorporate mandatory statewide rent control with relocation fee's.What do you think this will do to t...
Annette A.
Tired of hearing people say get a REAL job.
I am constantly hearing "Get a REAL job". so i dont talk to anybody anymore. I am glad i found this group, now i can read, see what others are doing, and make connections. "get a REAL job" i inwardly smirk now cause i...