I purchased a fixer duplex with tenants who pay $695/mo ea. Market is $1300/mo. in that Portland neighborhood. Their rent hasn't been raised since they moved in in 2012, and the units are in varying states of disrepa...
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So today while flipping channels, I came across a infomercial for Than Merrill. I guess he is in Chicago, so I watched it for a few minutes. He talked a lot about some "secrets" to RE success.
I have never ta...
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I just spent 3 days at a Fortune Builders seminar as a newbie. It cost $100 each for me and a friend.
I feel I got more than $100 value from it. Highlights:
Forming my LLC in Nevada because of the stronger corpora...
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I'm wondering what is the average profit per flip. I attended a RE seminar and the guy teaching the class was saying he won't do a flip unless he makes $50k profit minimum. Which sounds amazing if that is true. I'm lo...
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Hi, fellow rental owners,
Recently got a disabled rental applicant who applied for my house on Zillow. I specifically mentioned on my listing no pets. They also wrote no pets on their application. They are a marine v...
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I've done several deals internationally, most recently in Medellin, Colombia. Happy to answer any questions or would love to discuss with other investors that have done the same.
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I was just wondering what everybody's education or background is? seems that a large percentage of you folks have some type of formal "business" or finance education, or come directly from the world of Real Estate?
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For those of you who live in California, you may think you can "Triplex" your home by tacking on an ADU and Jr. ADU to your existing dwelling. From what I've gathered (at least in my city), the truth is that you CAN d...
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This is probably not a 100% real estate question but more of psychology question i guess. So here is the deal, one of my very good friend is going through a rough marriage and lately he is been involved in an affair w...
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Hi guys! I put in an offer on my first cash flow prop. And it has been accepted!! How ever I am now second guessing if buying in that Particular neighborhood was a good choice. There is not a lot of diversity, doesn’t...