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Does anyone have an opinion as to why one should invest in real estate versus the stock market? Real estate investing seems exciting but investing in the stock market can be a more passive way to grow wealth long term...
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Hi,So I'm on the fence on this one. I'm leaning more towards paying my debt off first to.A few years ago (2015) my wife and decided that the monthly credit card/tax/medical/students loan bills were getting out of con...
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I recently lost out on a duplex in an up and coming area of town that had 8 offers, including mine, the first day it hit the market. The duplex is located right next to one of my other properties so I have been sendin...
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I am new to investing and looking for the best area to start. I am in NY BUT looking to move to either NC, SC or FL in a year. I was looking for either a home or condo by the beach because they seem more easy to rent ...
My husband and I are looking to buy an apartment complex in the next year. We are working on our investing education as well as our criteria. Ideally we would like at least 15 units. We have 550k in cash and would be ...
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Hi everyone, this is my very first post on the forum. My wife and I live just outside of the Boston area and are thinking very strongly about renting out our primary residence and moving abroad. I’m wondering if it is...
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Hello Everyone,My wife and I have been wanting to purchase STR for years, but are now ready to finally start purchasing properties in 2023. The biggest issue is that I need help purchasing my first deal from start to ...
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Managing a rental can be as tricky as a high-wire act, especially when it comes to picking the right tenant! A friend of mine, who not only manages but also lives in his triplex, is about to face a vacancy. He's con...
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Does anyone have any experience with Landlord Studio and or Stessa? Pros/cons over quickbooks?
Hey BP! I am a very new investor. I just closed on one investment property and have my eyes set on a second one. I have a question about using a HELOC to make it possible to work on this second deal. I am thinking abo...