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It seems in this day and age, I constantly find myself looking to men of the past for guidance and advice: Warren Buffet, Abraham Lincoln, Dale Carnegie, Earl Nightingale, Thomas Jefferson, just to name a few. I do no...
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I invest in Houston, Texas. After a few flips and being forced each time to pay the, lets be honest, VERY expensive brokerage fees to gain assess to the local MLS service and for preparation of a few standard (and fr...
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This question has been asked so many times that I have decided to write up a crash course in analyzing financial statements. You don't need to be a financial wiz to invest in real estate, but you really need to under...
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*** Disclaimer: I am not an accountant, lawyer, or financial advisor! You should consult with a qualified professional before acting on any of the opinions shared in this post!!! ***Self directed IRAs have become ver...
Hi everyone!My name is Rudi and I've recently moved to the US from Australia. I've got about $150,000 to invest in some buy and hold properties and looking for some advice. At present I'm considering:- Pueblo, Colorad...
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Hi All,Would love to learn how to lend money privately, underwriting deals vs junk, ins and outs. Where to begin and best to learn? Your feedback is much appreciated.Regards,David
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Hello Everyone,
Thank you for taking the time to read my post. I'm currently navigating the complex process of finding a reputable asset protection attorney with expertise in real estate. My journey has introduced me...
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I hadn't thought this was that exciting, but recently told a hard money lender about it, and he was shocked at the deal I got, so figured I would share it. SoFi (Social Finance) gave me a $100,000 unsecured personal l...
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So I've been marketing for at least 2 months now. Sent out about 100 hand written yellow letters, not a single response. Put out about 40 bandit signs. Got 1 call from it with from a homeowner asking for 50k more than...