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I’ve decided on OOS BRRRR strategies, which by themselves probably have a set of “Must Dos”. However, if anyone could offer his/her thoughts on combining best next (first?) steps for someone who is new to REI, interes...
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Hi everyone,
New to the forums and going through the lender approval process for a multifamily (aiming for a quadplex). This will be my second home purchase, but it'll be owner-occupied. I'm getting FHA interest rate...
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I am interested in doing STRs in NYC (I live here) because I see how much tourism is here year round. I see people all over my neighborhood (in Queens) with luggage and there are many listings even though there are a...
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Does any bank here do this? I’ve sat down with half a dozen+ smaller banks in Louisville and not one has indicated that they could do a 30 year am in any capacity if the property was anything other than a single famil...
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I’m in the process of replacing a natural gas furnace with a more climate-friendly option; specifically, an air-source heat pump or electric furnace.Given the reduced energy needs and minimal environmental impact of a...
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I'm currently in the process of beginning my real estate investing journey. I've been doing a lot of preparation work such as putting together the tools need to scan and find good deals, screen tenants, secure source...
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Clickbait Warning!Landlord fined after denying renter's emotional support animalThe tenant, who is mentally ill, complained after building managers refused to allow her to keep her doghttps://www.inman.com/2018/11/20/...
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I had the chance to speak with Michael Blank on my podcast about just this. If you are interested, please give it a listen, and let me know what you think.http://commercialrealestatepronetwork.com/podcasts...
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Hey Everyone!I'm interested in connecting with other younger RE newbies. Could be great to have someone in a similar situation to bounce ideas off and may even be a way to find partners in the future! Not looking to f...
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I feel like I've answered this same question a thousand times. Just go ahead and do yourself a favor and become a Realtor if you plan on doing any MLS deals at all. No, it's not essential, but it will make your l...