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Hey all. I want to get started in real estate and am hoping to get some insights on the approach... I have $50k cash and don't really want to take on debt (or do creative financing). Is this a do-able starting place f...
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Hello All,I thought this would be a good time to write a follow up post regarding the current state of rising lumber costs and the supply vs. demand issues the industry is experiencing. Below are a couple graphs that ...
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I'll try to keep this brief. I have a rental property in Charlotte, NC and the gas fireplace hasn't worked for awhile. While my property manager was in the process of getting an estimate, the tenant (without approva...
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Top ten reasons you will lose money on your first BRRRR. This list has been pulled directly from the school of hard knocksGenerally speaking and based on NY building code1. You think the cheapest house has the most m...
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Hi everyone!
I've been immersed in studying real estate investing, particularly wholesaling, but also fix and flip, and buy and hold strategies for the past six months and I'm dedicated to making this a successful ve...
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Is it normal to start freaking out after you purchase your first rental property? I know I am seriously freaking out. I hope that it's just the jitters from all of the new things going on. This is the first propert...
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I have an applicant who has just ok credit (average) but had a few late payments on last lease due to something or other. He told me a story, but I generally don't invest in "stories". However, he said to make up for ...
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I've enjoyed my views from the back row, but have decided to lose my 'Forum Post Virginity' this afternoon.
I'd like to start by giving myself away with CREATIVE FINANCING
While that may sound sugges...
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I realize I sound very defeated and that is because I am. I have been investing for seven years and I think I am done. I do complete background checks of criminal, credit, references, income, everything like I shoul...
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Furniture for Sale From Luxury LLC Corp. $1.
Sorry to tell all the cottage industry attorneys and gurus on BP that owning or vesting in a LLC no longer keeps your identity secret. It really never did. If you appl...