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Hello, I am looking to network with private lenders to generate money for down payments for 8-20 unit multifamily flips. This is my first time getting funds from private lenders, so I am looking for guidance on what I...
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This might be an interesting topic born from another thread.
When is buying or operating in real estate a speculative venture and when are you investing? How do you define speculating and investing, what's the differ...
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Good Evening Pro-Member Community,I am a new to real estate investing, but have spent all my free time on educating myself. I have decided to pursue the buy and hold rental property strategy, and am looking for some g...
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hello everyone,
it's my absolute first time posting here and also my first time looking for a rental property. I'm looking to get in the business and trying to find the best location to invest in a property that's ar...
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Hey guys, I'm in the process of evaluating a 4 unit Commercial Medical/Office building. This is a distressed property that is certainly below it's top potential. Currently it only has 2/4 units rented and has not had ...
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I want to start investing out of state and wanted to see how people evaluate markets. My market is far too rich for my blood at the moment, but I want to be in decent markets and I'm not sure how to identify those. ...
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If I spend 50k on a rental, and I want to do absolutely nothing to earn profit, what is the bare minimum annual % return I should expect. I thought it was 10%. Opinions welcomed.
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Step 1: Evaluate the Sponsor Team - Your Pilots:
Just as the pilot is crucial for a safe and efficient flight, the sponsorship team plays a vital role in your investment journey. A great deal can crumble with a bad...
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Hey all, what do you think about buying a duplex turnkey for less than 100k for section 8 rental? Both 2 bdr and fair market rent on that zone is around 1200 so it would be 2400 all. It would take around 14/30 days to...
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Why do the interest rates charged on hard money loans vary so greatly from one State to another? Borrowers ask me this question all the time. For example, in California rates charged on hard money loans start as low a...