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My wife is of the Dave Ramsey thinking and continually states that debt is dumb and wanting to borrow money to purchase real estate is somehow immoral. I planned to BRRRR some properties since our primary residence is...
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Do you see your personal home as an investment or an expense? I'm on my second duplex that I bought to live in, improve, and then rent. My next home will likely be a single family and in a nicer neighborhood. I'm n...
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Hi, i am having some problems trying to start out the family business. We have tried every finance company in the area and at least 4 different banks. They all have told us the same things on why we have been denied. ...
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As a future landlord I am interested in understanding what things keep you up at night or make you worry about your property? If your property is in another city/state or if it's accross town. You've thoroughly scre...
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We all know the process of real estate helps when there is a construction knowledge background. My first experience as a landlord turned into a mess and my inspiration is dwindling.
A year ago I listed my first rent...
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Opportunity zones in Phoenix are a hot topic. This article explains what they are and explores both the good and bad of Opportunity Zones here. Thought it might be useful for current and future investors in Phoenix, S...
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I have spent the last few months digging into different aspects of RE investing. One of the best questions I have heard asked is what is your why? Why are you doing what your doing, or what was the motivation that got...
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Today we entered into a contract to buy a 3 bed 2 bath House in Kansas City Mo for $145k. The house will rent for $1500 to $1700 per month.I’m teaching my daughter how to create a monthly budget and will set up a sepa...
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Was just told today by a Chicago area attorney who works with a lot of investors that he has seen a sharp increase lately in banks calling notes due.Very curious if anyone else is seeing this.