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I'm trying to decide if it would be a good idea or bad idea to sell my house, use the equity and my savings to put down a good down payment on a rental, and then rent for a little while until I build up savings again....
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Hello!
Introduction
I’d quickly like to introduce myself before providing my forum topic. I’m Moe, a heavily inspired teenager who is determined to create wealth and success. As a 16 year old, I have been career b...
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Hi guys, I have always worked but would like to stop at one point. Would it be still possible to buy real estate through conventional methods without W2s?Lets say one makes 100K in a corporate America on W2 (which is ...
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Hello everyone,I am at somewhat of a crossroads and was hoping to hear some practical advice from a more seasoned investor as to my next steps. I will keep it brief with as much information as necessarily however fee...
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Hello, I am Anthony Bernabei. I currently reside near Canton, Ohio. After putting aside my dream for the past 5 years, I have found myself ready to move on with my life goals and plan. To become a real estate agent. W...
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Knowledge. Arguably the most important tool for new investors starting out. I have not yet began my first venture, but do have tangible achievable goals set for this quarter and year. I’m currently working on attainin...
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Thanks for reading here is my conclusion of status and what I should move forward with. Thoughts?
A-Keep primary residence and SFH rental properties under personal name, loan and titles.
B-Updated rental properties...
Fundamentals: A Philosophy for Success in Life and Real Estate
Note: This article was written in collaboration with ChatGPT, an AI large language model, and reflects the philosophy and opinions of the author, Aaro...
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Hi,The foreclosed home that we bought over a year ago is about to go on the market this week. It was torn all to pieces when we bought it. Many things needed work and either had to be purchased or rebuilt to new condi...
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A guy called me yesterday and asked about an apartment we have for rent. I gave him the info then he asked, "Do you rent to felons?"
I was a little surprised and responded, "What do you mean?"
He expla...