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What are the best strategies to use when using funds from a SDIRA I changed jobs and have money in my company’s 401k, but would like to use this money to begin my REI. Which strategies work best with these types of fu...
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I own 12 properties. I've cashed out a property to receive a $100k loan/payment. I planned on using the $100k and fixing up 2 properties. My new MTR and my apartment complex. But after finishing the first MTR I'm left...
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Which projects have you decided to DIY but should have hired out?Was it more difficult than you imagined? More time consuming or more costly?I tend to bite off more than I can chew but if I don't try I don't know.
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Hi all!
Just a quick note to say hello and intruduce myself. My name is Doug, I'm a REALTOR and work with investors purchasing properties through the Trustee Auctions.
I'm looking forward to getting to know the mem...
Is there a specific white you use Anitque, bright, etc, semi gloss, eggshell, satic. And why do you use this color/tint on your rental?
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My general contractor is quoting me:$32,000 to prep, paint exterior of the home$19,000 to replace asphalt roof$23,000 to prep, paint the interior$19,000 wooden floor refinishing (polishing, filling in any cracks)The h...
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ifunding seems to be the first crowdfunding portal to have an investment (actually 5 investments) not go according to plan. They have 5 fix and flip deals in Milwaukee with the Orange group that were suppose to yield...
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I bought a short sale for 315 in a 500k area, the home has not been painted before, the home should be painted but I want to keep the entire budget for the flip below 10k. I don't want to buy cheap paint but I don't w...
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There are so many people and companies out there who claim to be wholesalers and many more newbies who claim to want to start out in wholesaling as a means to get started in the biz.
Let me tell you about a recent ex...
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I have a rental I am currently rehabbing and have a paint contractor about to start. This house hasn't been painted in 30 plus years and his plan was to power wash and scrap what's flaking off, but leave some "alligat...