Michelle Hart
Before & Afters — First Flip
My husband and I just finished our first flip (which we stumbled into quite by accident), and we're thrilled with the results. We've loved this process so much that we're already under contract on our next project (an...
Emmeriah McDowell
How do I Become a Contractor?
Hi!I am a complete rookie when it comes to real estate. My plan is to become a contractor and rehab properties with my partner in Houston. However, there is no guide to becoming a contractor. Should I go to school for...
Matt Bailey
What do appraisers care about in Kentucky?
New to real estate investing but read appraisers value different things in different parts of the country.Can anyone offer some advice on what appraisers are looking at in Kentucky when evaluating its worth? Can anyo...
Fradel Schaechter
Why are there no REI clubs in or near Lakewood, NJ?
I am a new investor in Lakewood NJ, looking to network with other investors. When I look up the REI clubs near me, most are at least an hour away, which is very unpractical for me as I have young children and can't sp...
Ann Watkins
Buying properties at the Harris County Constable's Auction
Hi All,
I'm looking to get some blanks filled in and share the bit of information I have. So I want to get more into buying properties at the Harris County Constable's Auction. This event...um...circus takes place ev...
John Thedford
Pet Rents: How I Am Increasing Cash Flow
After seeing several posts regarding pet rent, I decided it is a perfect way to increase cash flow. I used to charge $300 PET FEE for new tenants. After the first year, I didn't collect another time upon renewal. I us...
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How NOT to Pysch yourself out
Ok - So I've been getting ready to get into REI like most people on this forum. I want to start buying multi-families up in and around the state I live in. I wrote up a business plan and starting to form a LLC - Now...
Chris Chesser
Analyzing a house hack
When analyzing a multi family property for potential house hack, should I expect cash flow in the first year or would it be acceptable to not cash flow until I move out? Does this also mean the 2% test and 50% rule wo...
Dave Hall
Need advice on 2.5/1 in college town / student rental area
Hello friends,Please see the investment summary at the bottom of this long post.I just got off the phone with an owner who NEEDS to sell no later than December to avoid paying taxes. He has no income and has just inhe...
Said Aliyev
Investing in Detroit
Does anyone have experience in Detroit in the last year or so? how is the city doing? I see a lot of properties for sale...Would love some insight!