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Just started a new RE company geared towards managing real estate investments for others. I’ve been a licensed agent for 8+ years and have managed rentals here and there on a smaller scale but now fully prepared to bu...
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Newbie to this forum and hoping to get some insight from all of you experts!I have a rental property in Dublin/Pleasanton area and am wondering if I should sell and 1031 exchange it to a property in a more prime are...
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Changing out a light in my duplex and...does anyone know when this became illegal? I know my place was built circa 1923-1927 and remodeled in 1945. I don't think this cheap aluminum and plastic fixture is seventy-plus...
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Let me start off by saying normally I’m funny, easy going and a joy to be around. But when it comes to real estate deals I’m the complete opposite. Not only am I an agent myself but I purchase mainly out of state rent...
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Just got my first deal. Now we are ready to renovate. Is it customary to pay contractors anything up front? Most bids came in asking for 50% up front and 50% upon completion.
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When I learned about "wholesaling" a few years ago my first thought was, "Why would anyone give up a great deal for a few thousand bucks?"
Really great deals can be hard to find when you rehab-to...
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Hello everyone, I am a newbie here and am really excited to start diving into real estate investing! I am looking to start using the BRRRR method. I already have capital available for when i am ready to make my first ...