This is a topic that gets tossed around a lot in the investing world, but I personally have never actually seen/read a real in-depth discussion on this aspect of real estate investing: Should you (and why should you) ...
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Hello everyone. Currently I do not have text because I felt there was no need. As of latley I keep receiving many text with no messages do to me not having a plan. I have several internet adds offering my services an...
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Hi all, this is my first posting in Deal Analysis....please be gentle. I would love your opinion on 1.) would you renovate? 2.) What would you renovate? 3.) guesstimate on renovation costLocation: Far north Fort Worth...
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Hello,I'm considering to purchase a turnkey property in Alabama. This is my 2nd rental but I'm relatively new.The property is in a nice neighborhood (70% own/ 30% renter) which the company said it's hard to come avail...
I am wondering from you investors, experienced or not.. Direct Mail Marketing. has it worked for you? I mean, To promote your business, tell people your services you offer, stuff like that. Do you get anything back fr...
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Hi everyone,
I created an account on here about two years ago, forgot about it, then started meandering around the forums again a week or so ago since I bought my first property.
Anyways, I recently bought an REO co...
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Hi. I'm trying to compare some of the private deals mentioned here with public REITs.
Looking up the income statements for Equity Residential (trades as EQR) I find a line for cost-of-goods-sold. What is this for...
Is it the responsibility of the landlord? Should it be left to the tennant to deal with? What might they do if the landlord refuses to deal with it? I'm wondering what others would do in this situation
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I'm looking at a couple of houses built in the 50's that have plaster. I haven't been able to get inside the houses yet so I'm not sure what the condition of the plaster is.
If anyone here has bought one of these, di...
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My sister and I are looking to JV in 2021 to purchase a value add CRE property. Originally, we were looking solely at MF, and while we're still pursuing that asset class we've been researching more about the other ar...