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Just got a call from a tenant parent and the January electric heat bill was $1100. In past years the highest it went was $800. The heat is all electric baseboard with one room with under floor heating on slab and o...
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In other podcasts and blogs it had been advised to network with agents to market for deals by asking them if they have any sellers looking to move a property quickly. My question is what if they do? How would a whole...
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I have to admit - I'm borrowing this from another forum, but I wanted some feedback from our members.
What is the most inspiring book you've read?? (real estate or otherwise).
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Hi Everyone,I have been interested in real estate investing for a couple years, but have decided NOT to pursue buying rental homes at this time. I have three young kids and decided it would be easier to invest in sto...
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I'm a newbie Wholesaler who is finally on the verge of launching his first Yellow Letters (1,000+) campaign in addition to increasing Bandit signs from 20 to 200 in the next two weeks. While I'm sure these numbers...
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OK. Thanks Josh.
There was another thread on donations that Josh started, but I didn't want to reply there, because more will read something for FREE than something asking for a donation!
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Wheeling ILPurchase: $126,100Reno: $44,800SOLD: $231,000PROFIT OVER $45,000!
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The other day I met with my accountant to do some year-end planning, especially since this is my 1st year owning investment properties. A few things that I took away from this meeting are listed below, and I was just...
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Ball park numbers: how much does it cost to fully replace a water heater with labor? Just want to see if my quotes are not too high (i know it varies by places).