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Hi Everyone--
I am looking for some insight about investing in the hood aka rougher part of town, where properties are much less inexpensive - it would be nice to help contribute to these rough areas by making them l...
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Thinking about buying a rental that works out to be $100/m after I run my numbers. It's a SFH in a good school district. I'd say B+ area. I am self managing this but still factor in PM expenses incase I move. Although...
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I was listening to Podcast Show 81 the other day and one of the things Michael Quarles said really surprised me. He said that when someone calls him to sell them their house, he does not (ever) make an offer. He (ess...
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Do any of you give Christmas gifts to tenants?
If they are "good" tenants, I'll hand deliver a gift card from the local grocery chain. They can use it for gasoline or groceries. Depending on the tenant, the denominat...
Hello. I need some personal advice.
I heard the ultimate beginner's guide podcast today. I had researched real estate investing in the past, so it was a nice refresher and I did learn some things. However, th...
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I am reading headlines about the market plunging worldwide due to the likelihood of a Trump win. What could this mean for real estate? Is anyone holding off on buying until things settle down a bit? Any reason to b...
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My first RE investment may be a bad investment, according, to two realtors who specialize in the market area. I estimated an ARV of $310k after rehab, but they say I will be lucky to get $275-285k. Below are the det...
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My partner and I came across a great property the other day however, we're tapped out capital wise. We thought Vendor Take Back might be a good way to be able to move forward on the property, however, we were told tha...
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Hey KC!I own a few rental properties in and out of KC, and am interested in networking with other investors in KC.I am becoming interested in apartments, and would love to hear some peoples' experience.If anyone is up...