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hey all,curious as to know how much capital you started out with when you first began REI, particularly in relation to what your first property cost, the downpayment, and how things played out with it (cashflow, how q...
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I have been given an opportunity to purchase a portfolio of 85 properties that each net ~$250 a month (if 80 are rented, 20k in net a month). The seller who is looking to retire is willing to finance the whole portfol...
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Hey everyone! (Happy Valentines Day) :DI'm looking at purchasing an apartment complex and wanted to hear what you all thought about the deal analysis so far.It's a 23 unit property just outside of the DFW, TX area wit...
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I have to replace the roof on one of my properties and received a quote from a roofer. He sent me a copy of his insurance, but he doesn’t have a license because him and his partner split (the license was with the old ...
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Greetings BP'ers.
I'd like to get some opinions on this, to see what other landlords might do in this situation/current environment etc.
I have a:
Self-managed, out-of-state, fully paid off rental.
Area Market ...
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We own multiple properties, and we use a property management company that does a fantastic job at maintaining this properties, our assigned manager is very responsive, and very well adapt at handling the tenants and a...
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I am again reconsidering getting my real estate license, mainly as an extra income source. Although I get a significant listing discount, and work with an exceptional team. As our volume increases, I see the sign...
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I bought my first property in Myrtle Beach about 4 years ago. I paid 70k and now owe about 50k on the mortgage. I put 14k as a down payment then. It is a 2bd 2bth condo. I recently moved to Charleston, SC for a new an...
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This topic contains my questions after reading "How to Quit Your Job & Invest in Real Estate Full Time" by Chad Carson. (LINK1 & LINK2) Some of this is probably pretty basic, but I am very new to this!1. "Stat...
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Hey everyone. I have been growing my property management business organically and am focused on taking the next steps to drive growth. I sent postcards back in the fall to a targeted group of landlords (about 500) and...