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Hello everyone. I am a Merchant Mariner, US Navy Reservist, and now a new Real Estate Investor. I closed on my first buy and hold property in December 2015 and I am currently under contract on a second property. Bec...
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Hello, my name is Daniel and I’m a United States Marine. I’m looking to get involved in buy and hold real estate investing but I think I’m stuck right now in the analysis paralysis stage of investing. What’s the best ...
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Hi, I was wondering if you all have problems with hiring trades people from other counties? I'm looking at hiring electricians and plumbers. Some of my houses are in high priced areas and the cheaper labor are in the...
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I just closed on my first rental property 2 days ago, a SFR with 3bd/1.5ba. It will cash flow about $500 per month. I used a conventional loan and put 25% down for the purchase. I am now looking for my next propert...
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I am trying to locate a podcast in which the guest was a Marine stationed in Hawaii and he was also hosting a meet up there. Appreciate any help.
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Hey everyone. I've been listening to the podcast recently and decided to come join the site. I am looking to get my knowledge up on Real Estate Investing and start building my entry plan so I can gain some independe...
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Hi all,I'm close to an offer on a 6-unit property in Milwaukee. Most of my previous property financing has been unconventional, and this is my first multi-family property that would have a commercial loan. I have a ...
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Fed clears China's first US bank takeover
What do you all think? Good move by the Fed? Dangerous move?
Lets hear your thoughts . . .
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Good Day BP,hope all of you are well, I am a lead Carpenter with a great team that work for a construction company with great carpenters that have 30 years of building experience in Marin county California. We would l...
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I am trying to figure out what is a good way to approach the financial aspect of working with another investor as a contractor/investor. We have a lot of experience and knowledge in the "hands on" aspects of this bus...