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BLOCKCHAIN 101: Blockchain is a centralized public ledger that keeps a record of all transactions in chronological order. Data inside the Blockchain is protected by a cryptographic hash function making it immutable.
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I've been investing in NC for several years and occasionally do some wholesale deals. My daughter just recently got her NC RE license. She was contacted by someone, Kevin, who claims to be working with a hedge fu...
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Hi, my name's David from Holt (Lansing area) in Michigan.I'm a semi-newbie....My wife and I purchased our first home in 2004 with a nothing-down, interest-only, ARM, thinking we'd simply upgrade in three to five years...
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Hi all,
I am a busy IT professional. My realtor would be helping in placing renters for my first local rental property. However for ongoing management, a full service property management company would be an overkill....
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Hi BP,So my friend @Gennadiy Matusevich convinced me earlier today that I need to hire a bookkeeper and I'm going to bite the bullet. I have a small REI business that's growing steadily and recently launched a Gener...
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Hey Everyone ...
I know the IRS requirse at least 750 hours AND that no other *job* carries more hours than RE.
Now, my question ... What about income? I own my own business, and have no problem saying I simply ma...
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Chad Carson, in his Real Estate and Financial Independence podcast episode 41, said that he did a lot of his investing in properties with a price to rent ratio between 5 and 8. I cannot recall if he indicated those we...
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We’ve never invested before, but our dream is to invest in real estate. Assuming we get the full $160,000 profit from the sale of our current house, what investment would put that money to work most effectively?We’re...
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Good Afternoon or Good Evening (where ever you may be). I am looking for a recommendation on property management software/accounting for myself. Currently I have a duplex and hopefully as I purchase more I would like ...
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Looking for a licensed general contractor to complete extensive renovations (demo, new plumbing, electrical and mechanical) on the south side of Chicago. Plans are already completed.