Justin Christian Macabenta
Figuring out which route to go: Flip houses or Rental Properties
Hi BP!My name is Justin and I am new to the forums. Been eager to post and also get started with investing but wanted anyone's thoughts/suggestions/Pros&Cons on which route to go being brand new:Is it better to bu...
Listiarso Wastuargo
Out-of-State Investor from Seattle
Hi folks, my name is Listiarso from Seattle. I am a software engineer with a full-time job (W-2 earner here!) with MASSIVE interest in investing (stocks, real estate, private businesses and startups). I've been invest...
Jordan Moorhead
Still Finding Deals on the MLS?
I'm still finding deals on the MLS above the 1% rule in Minneapolis and am just curious who else in other areas is also still meeting this standard?It seems like a lot of the discussion on here is that there aren't an...
James Heller
Contact Rates for Deal Sourcing
Has anyone noticed contact rates going way down recently? This time last year, I was getting somewhere around 6-8% fairly regularly. Now, I'm consistently getting 0.5%. This is really affecting lead count!I've heard o...
Melissa Nunez
Is it best to buy leads or prospecting phone #’s as a new agent?
As a brand new agent starting out with a small network. Is it best to buy leads or pay for a program that give you access to phone numbers in your area for prospecting? Or should I just wait it out and work with the n...
Kyle Dwyer
What keeps you going?
Don't get me wrong, I am never giving up. However, sometimes this industry gets to me. There are times, dealing with truly just bad people, that makes me wonder why I do this to begin with.I always go back to my "wh...
Honza Vosalik
Getting LLC for first investment? Getting mortgage?
I'm considering getting a first rental. I'm considering getting an LLC mostly to protect current personal assets. Would you suggest to get the LLC or not and why? Is it possible to get a mortgage for the LLC?
Michael Tempel
VRBO Minnesota Cabin Investors
I am completing a 1031 exchange and was looking at putting the money into an investment cabin in northern Minnesota. Anyone doing this? Happy to buy lunch or dinner and get some pointers. Ideally want nicer cabins...
Ron Read
Checkbook IRA for first Buy and Hold?
So after probably too much research, I'm looking to take a leap into some buy and hold or perhaps BRRR investing, but I'm short on savings, while long on IRA assets. Rather than wait any longer, I've decided to use m...
Tim Porsche
Hiring One General Contractor or Multiple Specific Contractors?
Hi All,I have a real quick question for people who have flipped homes in the past or currently flip homes. Is it hard to make a good profit on a flip if you work full-time, and use a general contractor to do most\all ...