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This is a question for commercial agents who came from the residential side that I am contemplating a lot and hope to get some insights. I have been an investor much longer than I have been a (residential) agent; my m...
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So, there's a LOT out there about building buyers list. I can find all sorts of information about:Services to curate a listCriteria to help filter your listServices to manage mailersInformation on mailer expectationsD...
Hi all! I have a set amount to spend on investment property(ies) and am weighing the pros and cons of getting one that's larger and thus, more expensive vs. a few small ones in the same area. Any advice? I figure the ...
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- In Miles, Hours Or however you would like to measure... - What was the FURTHEST distance you have bought an investment property from where you reside?
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Most residential developers specialize in one of three areas: - Entitlements & Permitting (Paper Lots) - Horizontal Development (Finished Lots) - Vertical Development (Finished Homes)Some developers focus on multi...
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Hello folks. First post. Happy to be here. My wife and I decided to start out of state rental investing in Columbus Ohio. How can one, who has only rudimentary knowledge in real estate without any boots on ground exp...
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Do you really understand your own motivations?
Simple answer might be yes, Money! So, you're saying you choose real estate just because you're under the impression you'll get rich or earn more in RE than you ...
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Hello all,
Just over one month ago I finally closed on my first multi-family property. It is a 6 unit property in Jersey City. Below are the income / expense numbers & acquisition costs...
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Land Trust Assumable Loan?
So perusing things, I cam across this gem:
Making Loans “Assumable”. A non-assumable loan can become effectively assumed by using a land trust. The seller transfers title into a land trust...
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Maybe you guys don't think like this... but when I do an appraisal I get paid a fee no matter how many hours I work; but, I keep track of my hours so I can calculate $/hr so I know what types of jobs I should focus my...