Brandon Coleman
I’m 22 years old with around $40,000 to invest.
What steps would you take if you were in my shoes to start and build a portfolio? I’m interested in buy and hold properties, and I am just curious as to what some more experienced investors would do if they were in my...
Nataly Llanes
The Bookkeeping World
As new investors my husband and I are learning as much as we can get our hands on before taking the plunge into our first rental, hopefully beginning of next year. As we build our team, business plan, and organize...
J. Martin
"It's Different this Time!" - Why we can't lose in RE! :)
This kind of attitude scares the SH*T out of me!!! “This time is different” are the words scrawled on the wall of every financial bubble - from the South Sea to the DotCom Bust (1.0) to RE Financial Crisis - before it...
Jason Malabute
Massive Houston Apartment Default: Is the Multifamily Market in Trouble?
The recent default of Houston apartment-building investor, Applesway Investment Group, has raised concerns about the impact of rising interest rates on real estate investments. The company borrowed nearly $230 million...
Anthony Newbold
How are you making any money with Rentals?
How are you making any money with Rentals?OK... I know. Pretty general question. But truly... how are you doing it to your satisfaction. Now here is the reason for the question, and of course I would like to hear...
Lindsay Wilcox
First Tools to Buy?
I'm about to go straight from renter to triplex owner-occupant. I'm an exceptionally fast learner and have at least average coordination, so I love the idea of learning to do as many things as possible myself.
If I w...
Dustin B.
Realtor thinks im crazy
I have been working with the same realtor for about 6 months now and i am beginning to get a little aggravated. Every time i make an offer on a property she looks at me like im crazy and after the offer is submitted s...
Will Barnard
REO Start to Finish
This thread is about a recent REO deal I have done from start to finish (well, finish line is in sight) to help educate and inspire others to do the same.
Property details: 4+3, 2300 sq. ft, pool, spa, view, quiet st...
Fred Stevenson
what to do after you've used up your ten fannie and freddy loans?
So for those investors that have accumulated 20 + homes, I'm curious how you continued to get your financing after you used up your ten personal loans. Did you start using commercial loans to buy your properties afte...
David Lowe
ARV / 70% Rule
If the ARV of a property in San Diego is $500k, the rehab cost is $40k and you use the 70% rule, that means you have to buy the place for $310,000. My questions:- is that possible in the SD market? The purchase price ...