Robert Taylor
Self-Directed IRA - investment in a franchise
I was wondering if anyone has bought a franchise using a self directed IRA and what some of the limitations are. Could you do work there? I have a self directed I use for other investments, and I have read a little ab...
Zachary Bradigan
Mobile Home Park Property Management
Hello All, it has become abundantly clear to me that if I am to achieve my goals with regards to mobile home park acquisitions I am going to have to buy parks that are outside a 2 hour+ drive radius. All of the ones c...
Tom Lafferty
First deal ever - 32 unit apartment syndication
There have been some other posts regarding this deal in the multifamily forum, but I thought I'd post a summary here as well.
I started looking into REI one year ago, and was overwhelmed by all the strategies. I read...
Will B.
Miami Gardens - Lessons Learned on single family Flip
A lot of this may be obvious to some of the readers, but I’m going to mention it anyway.I own other property in New York and Miami and incorrectly thought that this qualified me to do a flip. Initially, I had thought...
Nicole Harrington
I want to buy a 1920 home in GA Flipp most likely
I just went to check out a 1920 cottage here in North ATL. it says it's a 2/1 but honestly, I don't think you can count a bathroom with no sink, just a tub, and toilet a bathroom. LOL, The floors are uneven, so most l...
Jack Srimani
Does getting a general contractor a good idea
Hi,
I am getting involved in my first flip project very shortly. I am not sure whether it is wiser to get a general contractor for renovation of this house or should I act as a general contractor. Does getting a gener...
Michael Bowie
What is our local "2 percent test"?
We've all heard about the .5, 1, or 2 percent test, or the rent to purchase ratio. However, based on your experience, what is our local, Knoxville "test"?If you would rather it broken down into neighborhoods, what wou...
Tyler Dix
Viewed my first potential flip house
Hello everyone, and happy Saturday!I viewed a property that I'm interested in tackling as my first flip. It is listed at $34,500 for a 3 bed 2 bath 1,288 sqft. This house is rough but I think it can definitely be flip...
Peter Sanchez
Best Tool For DIY Project
The best tool for a DIY project isn't something you find in an aisle in Home Depot. It's...YouTube! I come from a long line of contractors, so although it's not my job I am pretty comfortable with most DIY projects....
Kevin Cole
To sell or not to sell
First things first--this is my FIRST bigger pockets forum post ever! Apologies if it is long, but I have been going back and forth on this issue for a while and would like some input. Scenario: - I have a 2bd/2bath to...