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Hi guys, I am putting together a list of required reading materials for success in the REI industry. Care to add your two bits? What pieces of writing do you feel were crucial to your success, if any?
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I’d love to hear from those who are currently using creative financing strategies or those who are interested in exploring them. What methods are you finding most effective, or what are you hoping to try? Let’s share ...
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What are some good lead generation techniques for a new agent other than cold calling and door knocking?
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Hello. My name is Brad and I just got my first real career job where I'll actually be able to set money aside and not continue living paycheck to paycheck (Wahoo!). I'm just starting the process of saving up to get in...
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I'm a newbie who has been at it for a year and a half. Early on, I had a coach that really stressed social media advertising over all other methods. We spent countless hours while I tried to master Facebook ads, getti...
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Hello everyone my name is Mark Torres,
I am new to real estate investing and have been reading the forums and listening to podcast but I know I learn more when I take action. I would like to challenge myself to a 30 ...
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I'm interested in starting to acquire a real estate housing portfolio in the Denver MSA. I'm currently a commercial real estate analyst so I'm familiar with real estate analysis, but not on the single family home or s...
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Hello everyone! My question is about rental income and taxes. My tenant just moved in on October 1st and I want to be sure I am keeping all of the appropriate records for tax purposes. What records should I be keeping...
Hi All,
I currently have a couple SFH rentals that I used a HELOC (against primary residence) for downpayment and rehab. They needed light rehab, and the purchase price reflected that in the sense that they were clos...
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Just wondering if all the marketing really works. I read so many articles about how you should be using bandit signs, yellow letters, mailers, NOD lists, News paper ads, recorded messages and so on.
Do these methods...