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I’m curious how other investors found a mentor/coach in real estate investing, preferably non related. How has having a mentor/coach made you a better investor? Whether it’s deal finding, goal setting, number crunchin...
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Illinois is enacting a statewide minimum wage of $15 per hour by 2025. Have any experienced landlords had this happen in their state or city and what have been the effect on rents? Drastic increases or gradual incr...
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Alright, I apologize if this becomes controversial, or offends anyone.As an investor and agent, I am seeing a lot of speculation in the market. It seems to me, that stock market speculators, are looking to unload thei...
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One of the things that I repeatedly see in the forums is the critical need to network. I understand the whys and I even understand the how to methods of networking that have been discussed.
But, I am not a forward...
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This might warrant some raised eyebrows but I always asked myself the same question: If real estate is a great way to become wealthy, why isn't everyone doing it?Now I'm not saying investing in real estate is easy, be...
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