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Hi everyone,
New member here. Is it wise to buy a property without actually seeing the property in person. I would like to buy a turnkey duplex but it's in another state as my first rental property.
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I purchased a duplex in June in the South Jersey area to house hack with the expectation that the roof would need to be fully replaced, including decking. I also have a dead chimney that I want to be brought below the...
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I have been up all night, researching. Successful people, tips, college options. Everyone has an opinion, but I can't be confident in making a decision without speaking to someone personally. I can't remember the exac...
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Hi Everyone,In a casual conversation the other day a friend said: 'You can't look for a quick return. Any money made will be over the long term.'That has been bugging me ever since he said it.Here's my question...Wher...
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My wife and I are tech managers in the Valley, looking to shift more of our portfolio into Real Estate. Any resources that can help us learn for success are handy ones for sure. Look forward to exchanging knowledge ...
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This kind of attitude scares the SH*T out of me!!! “This time is different” are the words scrawled on the wall of every financial bubble - from the South Sea to the DotCom Bust (1.0) to RE Financial Crisis - before it...
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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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A Menards just opened in my area. I've heard about this store for years, but never had the chance to go inside one. They've been mailing out flyers like crazy and seem to have good deals on stuff. I currently buy most...
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Zillow's stock data trend has relations with market trends. With current state of Zillow stock kinda indicates it's beginning of real estate market crash. Any insights, links, inside information?
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Ok - Looks like the NY Post called the election for Obama . . . seems like the rest of the nets are tiptoing around it. So, I'll stand behind the Post and call it for Obama.
[UPDATE - It is official - McCain is in ...