Rick Levada
First property under contract!!
I put my first solid property under contract this week! I had a triplex under contract earlier this month but the seller/agent smelled my inexperience and tried to sell me a dud. Thank god for the option period! Th...
Kamil Pieniadz
Maintenance cost on older homes in St. Louis
I’m a new investor in the St. Louis area but haven’t bought my first property yet. I’m looking mainly in the South City area for a multi-family, cash flow property. My biggest concern is that almost all the properties...
Cal C.
Pros/cons using granite tile as countertop?
@david Jacques in another thread mentioned using granite tile as a countertop. Obviously I wouldn't want to do this in anything but a lower end rental or flip, but it seems like a cheap and possibly attractive alt...
Jennifer Hamric
We're newbies!!! :)
Hi there! My name is Jen, my husband is Brian. We live in the Upstate of SC. We're in our mid 20's & want to start real estate investing! :) We're nervous & excited! If there's anyone near us doing the same th...
Account Closed
1031 Exchange - Existing Duplex to New Construction 4plex
I have an aging duplex purchased in 2012 with substantial gains and I'm considering cashing out to build a 4plex. Would this be considered a "like kind" exchange in the eyes of Almighty IRS b/c it's a new construction...
Liz Ridgway
Shifting from W2 career to Full Time RE
I recently left my career in hotel event planning and group sales because I decided that if I am going to be spending 60-80 hours/week working, I would rather put those efforts towards something that will yield better...
Erich Wolff
How to handle finances and bookkeeping w/ a growing STR business
My wife and I are under contract for our second STR and I'm wondering how to handle the financials and bookkeeping as we go forward here (and hopefully continue to grow). We currently have an LLC, a business cc and b...
Benjamin DuPont
Renovating to Refinance (My new Duplex)
Hey everyone!I am trying to figure out how best to renovate my property for the best options of refinancing and getting money back out.My Duplex I own I bought for $230,000. It appraised at $220,000 but I was willing ...
Elizabeth M Williams
Not Sure about Your REI Direction? Try Aligning with Your Values
There is a quote I used to have on a post it note on my mirror, about 20 years ago – ‘All Unhappiness is Caused by Comparison.’ Now, I don’t subscribe to that, fully, 2 decades later, but I do know that we often compa...
Anthony Irgang
Are REITs a good investment?
Has anyone had any luck with REITs? If so could you point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.