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Hey Everyone!
My name is Mitch, and while I've browsed the site for a few years, this is my first time posting.
For the past four years or so, the longest I've been in one place is about five months. Working onl...
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Hello All,BP #671 got me super inspired to get into residential assisted living (RAL). I'm a registered nurse that has a handful of rental properties on the side currently. I've been actively seeking for ways to di...
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BACKGROUND: My goal is to purchase a duplex with an FHA loan and occupy one unit for at least a year (i.e. house hack). QUESTION(S): Everything I have read on getting the best FHA loan emphasizes the importance of 'sh...
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Just curious... looking to connect.
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I'm in the process of looking for my first deal. I see rules that we must follow to find good ones, yet I don't know which resources to use or how to know what to look for. Please keep in mind that I plan to do out of...
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-Researching Market Trends: Analyzing current market trends and identifying potential areas for investment.a. This would first be a macro view of markets then zooming into more micro trends.b. When looking at states t...
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I left my corporate job last year to stay home with my daughter and focus on our real estate business. I'm trying to determine if I can qualify as a real estate professional. I know you need 750 material hours per yea...
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What are some other ways can I find a GREAT deal other than looking on the MLS?
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Does anyone have a good excel spreadsheet that they use to analyze potential deals?
I'm using one that I found on line that helps immensly, but it is lacking some vital calculations, such as Cap Rate, etc. Since I am...
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I am in the process of purchasing my first duplex and am looking for a solid leasing template for tenants in Virginia. Does anyone have a template they do not mind sharing?