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where do I start in the real Estate industry?
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Been reading a lot about RE and I want to start but don't have enough captial yet. So my second option is to work with someone that is currently buying stressed homes and rehabbing them. Removing carpets, sweeping flo...
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Hello! I was looking for some advice and possibly some guidance. I had a very friendly relationship with an elderly woman I used to live next door to. But she was very private and was rarely seen. She passed away over...
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Howdy yall, I am curious to know what percentage of an individual's total portfolio should be allocated to real estate? I understand that real estate is viewed as one of the safest, most reliable asset classes but in ...
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Background: I paid $370k for a 4bdr 2 ba in April of 2021 and got THE last short-term rental permit in the city. My mortgage is 1,700 per month and YOY I just did 54k (May 21' to May 22') in total revenue. My home is ...
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Hi,I'm new here but have found valuable information on this site so I decided to join. We currently own a townhome in Virginia since Nov 2015. We are now debating about selling it vs turning it into a rental propert...
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Hello all, long time listener (1 year), first time poster! Just to preface my current situation a little bit, I work at an electrical distributor in the area. One of the owners of the contractor that shops with us fre...
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I have been looking at a ton of places for rent in San Diego and the rent is ridiculous and typically less than just buying a place and paying the mortgage. Any thoughts on if it’s better to buy in San Diego than to r...
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I just got a property under contract in Charleston, SC. The property consists of a duplex and three vacant lots (two are right next to each other, one is adjacent). My realtor has told me a bunch of options I can do...
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Background: I own 7 properties, total 24 doors. Current loans are a jumble of 4.25-5%, 5-10 years balloons. Total outstanding mortgage balances: $498,000I approached my lender (Local credit union) looking to refinance...