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Hello everyone, my name is Hanzel Chicas. I am currently studying business administration at Pacific Lutheran University in Parkland, Washington. However, for the past few months I've been teaching myself about real e...
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I'm just curious why most people avoid having budgets. I recommend to my buddy a budget app and he doesn't want one until later in life when he has more expenses. What's your thoughts on the idea of having a budget? S...
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Myself and other members of the Seller Finance Coalition were up in Washington DC at Capital Hill this week meeting with Senators to gain bipartisan support for HR 1360 (The Seller Finance Enhancement Act). We met wit...
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Just curious on what other investors do for keeping their books. I am a CPA and do my own books and use QuickBooks. Others?
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Hello everyone,I hope this is the correct thread for this question. I am currently in the military and will be getting out within the next year to attend college. I have been learning as much as I can about real estat...
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HI Guys,I live in TX and need advice. I want to be an investor and am well on my way. I've identified my target areas, began my cold calls / driving for leads/marketing etc. When I first started out I took RE class...
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Hi everybody,
I’m looking for some advice on vacation rental property. I live on the east coast and have been vacationing in New Jersey for more than 15 years. In that time, I have seen property val...
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I currently own a home with a VA loan on it and I'm trying to think of ways to increase the value of the home so I can add equity and sell to start with rental properties. The house is a two bed one bath just under 1,...
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Hey BP, in an effort to keep my spirits up while learning more about REI in Colorado Springs, Co. I've decided to dedicate today as Mentorship Monday. Every week, I intend to meet with someone who has been successful ...
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Hi all,I'm a new investor who wants to move out of their parents house. Being only 19 I don't have any credit and no money saved up. That being said I've been studying up on creative acquisitions, I read Brandon's boo...