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I found that investors are focused on their local market because "they know it" even if return rates are much, much lower than in other areas...If they decided to be REI, so assuming they want as high return as possib...
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Anyone willing to share some hidden gem markets for STR, MTR, and LTR? Would love to hear where you have been investing in and how well its been going!
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Small Multifamily (2-4 units) Only Works 1 of 4 Ways Right Now
1. Large down payment sacrificing Cash on cash return. You may be able to break even or cashflow, but you'll be putting 25%+ down and your CoC will b...
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I just listened to a Cameron Dunlop webinar with Lee Arnold. I am a private lender, and have quite a bit of money to invest with, however, looking into another avenue and cash reserve is interesting. They are sellin...
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So I purchased my first home as an investment short term rental near Disneyland in Anaheim CA. I've owned the property for 2 years and now the city has changed the laws and no longer allows short term rentals. The nei...
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Tenants have been in place for 7 years and for the most part have been good with regard to paying and following rules. I raised the rent one year ago by $100. (First increase.) Still below market but it's a big place ...
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I'm considering buying in to a syndication with some cash on hand. BUT! I have plenty of avenues to use leverage to increase my syndication buying power (HELOC, Pledged Asset LOC, 401k loan). Everyone talks about usin...
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Hey everyone, hoping to get some opinions on my latest strategy thoughts.
At the moment I have four rentals, all SFHs, and bought starting in 2013. Three of the rentals are in Southern California and have appreciate...
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Hi, this is a little strange. I am just planning. It appears I may get 500,000 settlement in a few months. However, I was trying to think what is a good way to go with it. For example, if I do S/P top stocks, I cou...