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2020 was a hard time for all of us. I started the year thinking that my 2020 crystal clear vision would come together. Since I'd graduate college and start a lucrative career as an RN. I always thought after college m...
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I'm just concerned my six months worth of reserve will be enough. RE as a community we always talk about the wins. That's important. But I'm just wondering how RE performs during recessions. What happens when unemploy...
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A lot of people see the potential of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 to bring capital to small businesses that otherwise wouldn't receive funding. If seems like most people following the bill focused, ...
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My wife and I have gone around and around on different approaches to get into real estate investing. So today she shows me the We Buy Ugly Houses franchise. It's 50k to get a franchise and what you get is 2weeks trai...
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Looking at a HUD home where the pressure test failed for the plumbing. Wondering what kind of numbers to conservatively budget for a worst case scenario? With it being a HUD home, I'm told they won't turn the water on...
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Would anyone like to share their thoughts on the effectiveness of cold calling, Facebook ads, and virtual driving for dollars in obtaining off-market deals?
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You are Not Alone in Your Real Estate Ambition.Every single person in real estate completed their first deal with huge trepidation. Over the years, I’ve asked many real estate pros about their 1st deal experience. Al...
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Anybody know any good affordable housing developers in NC? A majority of the 10 units/acre (1.17 acres) would be for those making ~$44,000/year or less, which is roughly a $230k house according to affordability calcul...
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Have you ever thought of giving up in RE or life? What kind of life do you live? I dare you to chase your dreams and never give up.In no particular order.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzbCLooj-M8http://www.youtube.co...
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Hi Everyone,
I'd like to get a discussion going about how to get started in multi-family investing. I'm 25 years old, engineer, and I have a good job. I make good money but the company I work for does not offer reti...