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How to avoid large loses in passive investments?
As important as due diligence, analysis, knowledge of the property type, track record of the syndicator, correctly predicting economic trends, and timing is, the numbe...
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My wife and I have been slowly but surely acquiring some properties over the past several years. And I'll be the first to tell you we have next to no real education on the matter. We just kind of picked up the places ...
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The seller for a 12 unit complex I’m looking at has been refusing to provide detailed financials. They sent a flier with high level figures but the numbers don’t look right. This is student housing and sell says the m...
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I tried doing a search for real estate accountants and corporate attorneys and I've noticed that when I call the popular ones or big dogs I get thrown to their assistant or some person under them. On the other hand, t...
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I can't seem to find much information on this. I'm curious what you guys think. Is it a good idea to own more of the real estate business by having your own property management company to service your rentals?Ex. - St...
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Do you want to know more about whole life insurance, and how it compares to other investment/savings strategies? Want to see if whole life insurance makes sense IN ADDITION to real estate investing? Have questions abo...
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Hey guys, Yesterday I put my first offer in on a beautifully remodeled flip. Everything from the electrical, plumbing, roof, interior and exterior was brand new. I’m in Milwaukee and it was located in West Milwaukee/S...
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I have been contemplating using money from my IRA to fund an LLC and get started in multi family. I know I'll be taxed and pay penalty for early withdrawal, But I feel I can make up that money plus more with REI. I ju...
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Hi all Investors and Realtors!I met a realtor today who only works with investors that said that he would only work with me if I exclusively work with him, no other realtors!Is this normal, my thoughts are, if he’s wo...
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My husband and I are in the greater Birmingham market. We found this property and are preparing to make an offer. The listing agent is sending us rent rolls and all other documents they have right now. We have aske...