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I recently purchased two vacant lots in the city of Charlotte. Does anybody have any creative ideas on how to make some extra money on a vacant lot while it is just sitting there appreciating(hopefully!)?
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1. It's there any benefit to hiring a local CPA or financial planner?
2. Do you use the same person as a CPA and financial planner?
3. It seems to me that one person would be able to maintain a better overall pictur...
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Hi everyone,
My name's Nate. I'm a 24 year old M&A intern at a small firm focusing on the engineering and architecture industries as well as being a part-time product specialist at a range rover and jaguar dealer...
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I'm currently looking into a HELOC and wonder if the community can chime in. I am specifically curious about how an appraiser might value upgrades. In my situation, I bought a new construction home and closed on Mem...
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Hi everyone! Im am in a position to rent my house out. I am considering going with a property manager since this is my first deal. The property located in Gilbert AZ. I would also love recommendations For real estate ...
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I have been on this site for years. First i thought about mobile home investing, tax deeds, flipping. I just need to get started. I dont have capital or good credit but I have passion and desire to do something now. I...
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I live in Southern Alabama with my wife Carrie.
We live in an area called The Eastern Shore that is just east of Mobile. It is a beautiful area and the people here are wonderful.
Mobile is poised for economic growt...
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Hello everyone,
I am analyzing the Indio, CA market as a short term rental investment and we'd love to speak to someone who is self managing their own vacation rental.
My questions:
- Looking to understand ...
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I know this is just one of my goals in my Real Estate journey, but I believe it to be important. I thought of it on a day that I didn't seem to getting ahead to the next step in real estate, and was getting somewhat d...
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What questions should I be asking myself in deciding whether it's worth spending the time/money on getting a real estate license in CA?Context: -I'm in my late 20's-I'm looking to passively grow a portfolio of cash fl...