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Hello BP, I am saving money for my first investment property and would like to hear recommendations as to where this money should be stored until ready for use? I had the idea of saving the money in an ETF that tracks...
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We currently own a property in Houston, TX that we have had great luck renting out on AirBnB/HomeAway over the last couple years. We are moving to Nashville though, and as much as we'd love to continue earning the inc...
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Hey everyone,A close friend and I are interested in purchasing investment properties in the US, I'm a citizen and have a rental property in the US currently. They are self managed, i have never taken on partners but ...
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After calling maybe ten credit unions I have realized that my unconventional way of life has made getting a mortgage almost impossible.I am 20 years old, I have not had a "real" job for more than two years, however, h...
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I came to realize that for service animals or ESAs the NJ/Federal law does not permit charging any deposit or rent. However putting my landlord hat on, I see this as a nuisance to a landlord. An animal is animal and i...
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Hey all, wife and I are getting into our first STR in Bonita Springs. Wondering if we should learn the bumps in the road now and try to self manage with some recommended tools or to put our property in the hands of a ...
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Does anyone know if any banks would allow an investor to self insure their properties? I asked a few of my bankers as well as friends in insurance and no one seems to have an answer. My issue is, with over 80 homes ...
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I have cash sitting in a tax deferred IRA account. I am looking for alternative tax strategies to use in investing these funds for real estate investing. I realize by taking a cash distribution it would be considere...
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Some folks were waxing philosophical-like about the nature of man in another thread on war and what it is good for. I am a big believer in the fact that people are rational self-maximizers in virtually all endeavors....
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Hello All,I'm reaching out to those of you that have property managers maintaining your rental portfolio for you and those PMs that service those investors. For several years, I have self-managed my growing portfolio...