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To preface this email - I found a deal that resulted in a return of 8% over 5 years with a 2% rent increases YOY. My partner responded - "Might as well invest your money in the stock market and make 8% in a few days…O...
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We are fairly new real estate investors. We have acquired 25+ units in a little over a year, mainly using the BRRRR method, and all of our places are cash flowing generously. As an accountant, I’m pretty conservative ...
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I was just looking for some tips or different Financing strategies that other members here have used. I am on the market for my first property to get my feet wet in the real estate investing world. I am working with a...
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with today's environment, what is everybody's sentiment with regards to building projects or buying already made units? I have met with at least 2 contractors in my area and they say that materials are very expensive...
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I'm currently considering purchasing a property with a basement unit. The basement currently has a grinder toilet (macerating toilet) hooked up. The full bathroom (sink, shower, and toilet--obviously) passes throug...
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Hello all. I have recently begun expanding into Rent to Own real estate and I was wondering if any of you have tips for spotting low equity, motivated sellers on sites like Zillow. Currently I have been searching for ...
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Finding the Deal
I found the property 2 years ago after the owner called a postcard that I had sent. I remembered speaking with her. Her asking price was $9,000 for a property located in New Bern, NC, Craven County...
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Has anyone ever used digital locks for long term rentals? Any learnings from that? Was it worth it or were there more troubles than expected? Any brands you recommend?I'm looking to replace the locks in our new units ...
Hello, I have been looking for properties around the 100K range In Baltimore Maryland. I really like the area there seems to be some available homes or homes that are about to go into foreclosure in my price range. Th...
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We are under contract on a nice house with brand new windows. At a cost of nearly $4,000 per window, I am not sure how I feel about their caulk job: they replaced the old oak trim and installed new white trim and whil...