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Hi folks,My name is George and I am a part-time real estate investor from silicon valley with two years experience. I am a NOI driven investor, cash flow is all I am after and I only take home value appreciation as a ...
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Hello everyone! need help locating a post or category(ies) to guide me in putting together numbers for assessing a deal. i.e. Whats a good return $ per $ (out of pocket $ vs income), expenses, etc. THANKS!
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How should repairs be estimated on a potential buy:1. Bring a general contractor with you to give an estimate before purchasing.2. Bring different contractors for each area of repair before purchasing.3. Get an inspec...
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Hello I had a question, my father passed away a few years ago and left us two rental properties in Virginia. Both properties owned free and clear by our mother but my brother has the power of attorney. We are trying t...
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I've been researching legal entities, and have come across a lot of information about single member LLC's. In some states, they seem to be pretty much useless, and in others, quite strong for assett protection. What i...
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Hey so I'm in the middle of my first out of state BRRRR (I've been doing it in state and investing in general for a while now though) and I'm already bored ha and want to move on to the next deal. I'm realizing quick...
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Hey everyone,As mentioned previously, I am a finance professional looking at real estate deals on the side, and still looking for my first deal. I have found what I believe to be a good one and have fully negotiated t...
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Hello, I'm looking into buying my first investment property possibly two this year. Area of interest is Alabama. With 20%down for both properties, should I consider llc or do it under my own name? Thank you
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I really like my CPA, last year was the first time using her. I feel that she might be a overly conservative and not help me write off as much as i should. Does anyone get to write off traveling and looking for new re...
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This is the situation. My wife and I would like to purchase the house next door to ours--an 1865 brick two family--an exact twin to ours (ours was converted to a large one family years ago).
It was last purchased in ...