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There is an economic term called diminishing marginal rate of return. Meaning for every one more unit sold the benefit becomes less and less. With the rise in college tuition costs and the strong emergence of availabi...
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Hello,
I've finally taken my first step towards real estate investing and have a finished basement suite in my home. It has a separate kitchen and laundry. Now that the basement suite is done, I'm thinkin...
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Hello everyone,I was wondering if any of you would mind sharing a bit on how you first began,and give a brief description of what you had to start with and how you scaled to where you are now.Thanks!
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If you're old enough like my generation, we remember exactly where we were when President Kennedy was slain. I was standing in school in a hallway, a bridge walkover going to lunch. They turned on the PA and heard...
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Hi Everyone
I am an intern architect based in Downtown Detroit. Although young and new to real estate, I have experience designing and building throughout the city. At this point, I’m looking for that star...
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I have several long-term rental properties and am looking to get into STR. Interest rates are going up, but that can be baked into the price. My main concern is the looming recession, in which I would think that peo...
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Hello everyone,I have not done an introduction post yet so here is a quick one before I get into my question. I am a senior at the University of Kentucky studying Biosystems Engineering. I have been listening to BP f...
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As a general Discussion, What do you consider to be a realistic expectation for Cap Rate in the area? Or if you use a different ROI calculation what is it and what rate do you expect to get? I see a lot of 6-7% out ...
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I am interested in going to Real Estate school to help me further my career as a wholesaler. I know I do not need to go to RE school however, I feel the more information and knowledge I have the better... plus it give...
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The goal of every real estate investor is to buy prime real estate where money gains will be easier and rental returns almost guaranteed. But, as with any investment, the danger of loss is real and timing is everythin...