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Hello, Here is my situation. I just became a real estate agent a few months ago. I also work a W-2 job that allows for a loan program. I will be leaving this job soon to focus on my realtor business. I've been holdin...
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Hey everyone!I’m new to this community and excited to be apart of it. I listen to the podcast usually everyday at work as I’m reading the book “How to invest in Real Estate” My goal this year is to buy my first proper...
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Looking to round out an argument for loved ones. Please give me some feedback???Back when our moms and dads were starting with their career, their investments are centered on having a secured future – have their own h...
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I am a real estate agent in CA looking to buy rentals in Arizona. What would you say is a hot city for rentals? I am doing my research but will love to hear from real people and investors. Thank you all in advance for...
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Hi thereWhile I have lived on the Westcoast for a good part of my life, I am out of US for past few years. Recently I discovered cheaper houses in Pittsburgh (compared to the west coast cities), and I am thinking to p...
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Hello! I'm learning about real estate investing and am very interested in the buy/hold strategy. I've been running some numbers and, I'll be honest, I'm having doubts as to whether or not this strategy is worth the ri...
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Hey quick question here is the cap rate the percentage of income compared to expenses?
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I am a new investor and have been lurking this forum for a while. I would appreciate if folks can give me their prospective and POV on below choice:A bit about me: - New Investor.- Currently owns my own home with only...
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Everyone and their mom is doing Short Term Rentals. In fact, my mom (and dad) and I just went 50/50 on an Airbnb (my 4th). It seems like these days that EVERYONE I talk to is excited about Airbnb and STRs. Even people...
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Hello BP,It's been a very long while since I posted here on the forums, but I never stopped working towards my second buy and hold. I've been studying up and absorbing everything I can from this site and from listeni...