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Hi, im thinking of buying a STR in PA(pocono lake, East Stroudsburg, etc) or Upstate NY. But, i heard there are many restrictive zones in these areas. If anyone knows of a good market without restrictive zones, please...
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When you rehab for retail or for rental, do you do some things that are not very expensive, but that bring a big wow effect?
Here are some things I do:
I've done my share of 100-year old houses and ofte...
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My name is Shaun Caldwell and just getting started in the business of real estate investing. I am currently located in Charlotte, North Carolina where I own and operate a commercial printing and graphic design company...
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Does anyone have experience using the FHA 203K Loan program? I'm in NJ, and I've been looking for ways to puschase property using a low down-payment option to ease the burden of chewing up capital in the beginning sta...
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We are flipping a house in a ok neighborhood. The neighborhood is making a comeback. We are considering a cute front lawn, it already has a white picket fence. But there is a drought here. Would this turn people off, ...
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What is everyones opinion on using neutral beige paint colors in a home vs. using a neutral grey tone. It seems to me like grey is the new beige and the current style trends are moving away from beige and opting for a...
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I am early in my REI journey, doing a lot of listening and learning, but haven't yet put together a deal. I have a SF rental home which I used to live in; next door to it is a property with a very small (650 sq ft/1 ...
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My close friend started investing in Cape Coral area, purchased a few properties with pools for Airbnb. Telling me it's a great area for Airbnbs. Does anyone have experience with short term rentals in Cape Coral area ...
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Hi guys! What are some thoughts on small multi-family rental properties in Arizona and specifically Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, and Gilbert? I know these areas have been growing for a bit now. I'm from San Diego and multi-f...
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Investment Info:
Retail other investment in Portland.
Purchase price: $100,000
Cash invested: $10,000
My business partner and I bought a massage therapy clinic and a teahouse on 1/29/2020.
It's been...