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Greetings!I've been told by a handful of investors to start my RE investing career by acquiring a 2-4plex via FHA/VA loan, live in one unit, rent the others out. After a reasonable amount of time to take out a HELOC a...
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I haven't posted on this site in a long time, but stop by and read the forums regularly. Last time I posted I was going to take my pre licensing course. Well, I passed it with flying colors dispite having the teacher ...
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One of many commute stories of Bay Area:A 2:15 Alarm, 2 Trains and a Bus Get Her to Work by 7 A.M.
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Lost a renter at the end of August, still refurbishing the home. Doors missing, carpets filthy, shower walls rotten, paint, broken windows, general cleaning, more paint, uggh.
Today the renter at another hou...
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I recently purchased my first rental property with no money down. I did so by necessity as I am cash broke! However, I do put a substantial amount of money into my 401K account every pay check. I have always been r...
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@Scott Trench 's Set for Life has been recognized as a finalist in the 20th annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards! This is huge! Finalists represent the best books published in 2017. After more than 2,000 ind...
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Hey, I’m Blake. I just graduated from Pomona College in Los Angeles, where I majored in Cognitive Science and Linguistics. On the next leg of my journey, I’m looking into teaching English in South Korea or Thailand to...
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Hello, hope everybody is well. Im living and working in So Cal as a consultant/ installer for a skylight company, and im looking to broaden my horizons everyday- as per a Panda Express fortune cookie. My goal is to be...
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I recently signed up for iul. However now I'm hearing stories that they may be a scam or some type of pyramid scheme. Does anyone have any experience with them