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Hello everyone, thank you for taking the time to provide some mentorship. I'm 29 years old and and have been working long hours in an industry I do not enjoy for about 5 years. The upside to this time has been my a ab...
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I am looking at two REITs in SO CA, and I've noticed their price/earnings ratio is rather high. One is BRE, the ratio is 42.94, and the other is essex, their ratio is 69.33. I understand that a more typical ratio woul...
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I have finally evaluated 100 properties in Baltimore, MD! I can literally feel the adrenalin of turning my dreams into a reality. I have 60 more days to complete my first deal, as part of my 90 day challenge which end...
I live in the Seattle area and investing here is out of the question. Looking to invest OOS. Based solely on price to rent ratios Rochester, NY, Philadelphia, PA and Columbus, OH look good. There are of course other t...
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Hello all,I am in a pickle here. I am looking to get out of my 9 to 5 and pursue real estate but I am held back because I am unsure where to start. I know it is a risk leaving a full time job with steady income and go...
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Hello! I am looking to potentially invest in the Cleveland, OH area. I was doing some research and the area looks great, but the one thing I do have a concern about is the limited number of major employers in the ar...
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I’m currently own & occupy 1 of 5 total units in a Medical Offices Condo Building. I have the opportunity to own the entire building over next 1-3 years. I have never dabbled in commercial real estate and worry th...
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Hey BP,So this has somehow been brought to my intention and I'm interested if anyone has some insight on the matter. Is there any way to locate soon to be or recently divorced couples who own property? I know it's not...
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Looking to purchase my first investment property which will be a vacation rental. What are my options to obtain money for the down payment and renovation costs? Seems like the only option would be a personal loan o...
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Very new to real estate sales (and a year in to Alaska) but used to do residential home inspections. Before that I was a builders assistant and property manager (small operation).I’m questioning if I may have jumped i...