Erika Geoffrey
Where to find JV partners?
Hi all,I’m fairly new to investing. My husband and I have two properties in Ontario, Canada. Our market is super expensive and lending rules are MUCH more difficult. We’re looking to branch into the US but we just don...
Chris Seveney
If it’s too good to be true
I posted about the head scratching returns this company was offering in the past as they were alleging 10% per quarter - yep that’s 40% annualized and they would let it compound$300M raised - why? Because people fall ...
Jeff Deville
Investing with 'HOA' funds
I have a friend in a small neighborhood whose roads are private. The owners all have to put money in to a pot so that if the roads need work at some point, the work will be done. This is, as I understand it, abou...
Jeffrey Grieshop
Proof of funds question
this is a pretty basic question. I better know the basics before the specifics. I am hungry for a rental property. I am ready to look at many and submit offers as well. Before that though, I want the buyer to know tha...
Nina Grayson
Financing-FHA Approved. How do I use this with others' money?
As I have been educating myself on REI, I wanted to know how much of a mortgage loan I could get approved for right now on my own. With one lender I was approved for $150k at 4.5%. I know it's peanuts for the CA mar...
Polly Feeney
Trying to nail down an investing location
After googling for many hours I have narrowed down my "where to invest" to the following cities:IndianapolisJacksonvilleTampaOrlandoDes MoinesPhilly Chicago (outside chance)Fort collins (very slim chance)I'm looking t...
Account Closed
An open ended study: Realtors & Off Market Property Ethics
My buddy, Joe, who is an investor was shown this off market property in DC and he inturn showed it to me. We subsequently entered into an JV agreement to pursue it. Apparently, He had a relationship with this broke...
Ilya P.
Living in Crazy Sarasota Market ( keep getting outbid by cash )
I recently sold a house in Sarasota by the beach I'd been living in for 3 years and made out quite nicely. I'm looking to reinvest and even though I'm in a hot vacation town I can't see to find anything that will cash...
Account Closed
Advice for a 26 year old with $400k cash
Hi guys,I would like to have advice on how to reach financial independece / retire early as fast and yet safe as possible.-Age: 26 years old student, will be graduating in a few months time.-Living expenses: still liv...
Jeremy Lohman
Where to store savings for 1st property
I have been educating myself the last few months about real estate investing (here, books and podcasts). I love how everyone offers the strategies that work for them and the mistakes they’ve made. We are saving cash t...