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I have started to look for my first Lonnie Deal and had a question about setting up the business. In Lonnies book, Deals on Wheels, it seems that Lonnie does all of his deals as an individual. Is this the best way to ...
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Hi - I recently started exploring the possibility of using my consolidated retirement funds from other companies to use for RE investing and have read about self directed IRA. Anyone done this ? I am looking for a nic...
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My husband and I were discussing with another couple the idea of forming an LLC with them and buying a fourplex together. However, after running the numbers some more, it seems it might be better for them to try to g...
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Hello, everyone! I am a fairly new investor looking for ideas for new lead sources. One source that I’ve heard mentioned in a few different podcasts is a “water vacancy” list. Has anyone used this list? Could anyone g...
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Hello,Our handyman says he could install 2 water heaters in our STR (house is 100yrs old). It would save us some $$ but I'm concerned if something goes wrong that we would wish we had a plumber to be accountable. Any ...
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Success can take many forms. If you asked 10 people what it takes to be successful in property investing, you may get 10 different answers. Some people may say a real estate background is key, while someone else may t...
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For those of you who have taken the RE sales exam, do you have to take classes or can you get a preparation kit and just take the exam?
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We have a internal list of what we consider a 'good tenant'. I'm curious if it would be effective to list a rough outline of what is expected from a tenant, applicationwise on our website.I'm getting tons of applicati...
I've made private money rehab loans many times before but never a ground up construction loan. How do I know if a lot is permit ready. The property is a SFR infill lot in the City of Los Angeles. I don't want to do...
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Good evening everyone, I am evaluating the possibility of buying a multifamily property in Scranton, at this moment it has 2 apartments that only need cosmetic repairs and it has a big 2nd floor unit that needs a full...