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Jun Bumanlag Getting Started As a Real Estate Investor
3 December 2008 | 8 replies

Whether you are new to real estate investing, or you have just reached a "plateau" and need some ideas, these reminders will help "jump-start" your real estate investing career and get you back on track.
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Justin Owens Newbie from Indianapolis, Indiana
24 September 2014 | 9 replies

Greetings. I discovered this site a couple months ago when trying to find some local REIA's in Indy. I have to say this site is awesome and its become one of my go to places to visit on a daily basis. Just a huge weal...

Kelli Huang Frustrating road blocks to my first deal
9 December 2016 | 6 replies

I am having trouble getting money for my first deal. I am getting cash-out refi on my house and will use the $40k to buy a rental for $45k. The rental I am buying is set to close between the bank and the wholesaler th...

Scott Mac Detroit: Starting Out--Some Food For Thought.
8 August 2023 | 4 replies

I was looking through Detroit Land Bank properties and noticed this typical Detroit Style Home going for as little as $1,000 in some areas.
Look at the other pic of what someone did in another city with a similar sty...

Bienes Raices Is it cost effective to do flooring yourself?
9 January 2010 | 17 replies

For a newbie, doing ceramic/porcelain tile oneself could take a very long time I assume, with the inevitable measurement mistakes, do-overs, etc.

How much money do you save by doing tile (or flooring in general) by y...

Joe Silva Help! ( Atlanta, Houston or Orlando?)
18 August 2017 | 7 replies

Hello everyone!

I just discovered this app which I'm delighted and relieved. I'm first time inexperienced real estate investor. Here's my story:

I didn't know anything about investing in real estate when a friend o...

Fed Finjap Reflecting on my first year house hacking a 3-flat in Chicago
2 January 2025 | 11 replies

Hey everyone,
As 2024 comes to a close, I wanted to share my experience managing a 3-flat in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago during my first year as a landlord. It’s been a wild ride—full of challenges, lesson...

Ron Todd Pros and cons of section 8?
30 April 2019 | 4 replies

Hi all,I'm looking for you pros and cons for section 8. What did you wish you knew before you got section 8 tenants? 

Rich Hupper Real Estate Note Investing By: Dave Van Horn
31 August 2018 | 12 replies

I read this book but I would have to say I still don't know how to buy a note. Did I miss something? The author told his story but didn't tell me where I can go to buy a note. Is there an online marketplace for them? ...

Adam Selene Made a mistake, now scared of HUD. What should I do?
12 December 2012 | 16 replies

A couple months ago, I bought a home from HUD, and signed that I intended to occupy the property myself, which I honestly did intend to do. However, due to a variety of reasons, I may have to cancel this move to anoth...