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Anyone have any must read books or articles online for people new to real estate/investing? Trying to improve my skills and assist other people in learning as well.
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Investment Info:
Other other investment.
Purchase price: $730,000
Cash invested: $92,000
Terry Champagne has been a successful real estate investor for over 20 years. Currently owns and operates 169 ...
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Hey guys,Just a question here, can you get a commercial loan for a small apartment building (8 units) without a W2 income? Price is $400,000, I have good credit, the 25% down payment and cash flow from other propertie...
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I'm narrowing down my market research and from LA to Kansas City, I like. Broadly, I am looking to acquire off market small multi family for value add/C+ neighborhoods that cash flows with some equity growth, as a ho...
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Hello All,
I am trying to find ways of building a portfolio of multifamily houses in Western Ma. Running through the numbers, I realized I could use my savings and purchase 4 or 5 properties at 25% down, at which p...
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Does anyone have experience with properties leased by Caliber Collision? Looking at listings around the US, they appear to have two business models: Lease a dark car dealership that has a substantial number of service...
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Hi all,
For those who are experienced in the Real Estate industry, why did you choose to enter it?
Why did you become a Real Estate Investor? Would be interested in hearing your thoughts.
Victor
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I have just began the process of getting my Licence in Dublin, Ireland. I am 24, and looking for some advice on how to get started and succeed in the property industry. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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What is a reasonable amount of profit for those involved in a Real Estate deal?
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There is no right answer. Your answers are appreciated and are being used for research purposes.
1) What do you feel are the two most important things for a REI?
2) How do you currently improve, increas...