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I purchased a commercial/ mix used building(Sq 3500)( 2 commercial spaces and one large apartment on the second floor) last year for 65,000. I was told the building appraised for 110K back in 2013 in the same conditio...
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Starting to invest in real estate is an excellent way to build wealth and generate passive income. Here are the key steps to get you started in real estate investment:
Educate Yourself: Begin by learning about the re...
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In the intricate world of real estate investment, striking a delicate balance between profitability and tenant appeal is crucial for success. As a realtor with a unique blend of hands-on experience, including personal...
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Want to start the 90 day challenge and been having a lot of difficulties with getting financing as a Canadian who's taken the past two years off to travel the world, as well as having only bought and sold new developm...
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Hi All,I moved to Charlotte, N.C. with my family a couple of months ago from the U.S. and I am looking to get into the real estate market, initially by purchasing a primary home and then creating another income stream...
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We are in the early stages of developing a budget to purchase a 2/3-unit MF in Chicago (Andersonville/Edgewater). Does anyone have any insights on how much we should budget for cosmetic rehab (i.e kitchen/bathroom upg...
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Obviously every property is a different situation that needs to be evaluated but I'd like to find out why it seems most people prefer to take a home down to the studs and renovate versus completely tearing down the pr...
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If you don't have money, you can earn it. You can get a new job, get a promotion, and learn a new trade. You can make more money over time. That problem can be solved. What can't be solved is having thin skin.And we'v...
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I’m living in Austin, Texas, and I’m new to real estate investing. I’m really excited to get involved in the community and learn about different markets across the country.As a first-time homebuyer and investor, I’m c...
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Hey everyone, new investor here looking for mentoring and any helpful contacts.
My first goal is to do a house hack in at least a somewhat decent neighborhood (ideally in the Greece/Gates area but I know I need to be...