*This thread hasn't been written to instill fear or troll other investors!So I am a new investor in the market (in Pensacola, FL). Important to note, that even though I have a professional degree and make over $100k a...

Just a quick disclaimer.  This is a really long post.  Also I am also now employed by a self storage operator so my opinion is probably is not objective.I was a professional sale person who "retired" on 3/31/2018 to l...

I have come across an opportunity to purchase a small self storage facility that on the surface looks to be a good deal. The problem I am running into is the owners are close to 70 (ready to retire, this is why it is ...

In reading @Manuel Acunas blog post about the tight market where he lives, and inability to get offers accepted at the price point he needs them to be, I got to thinking. Many investors are 'wholesalers' buying houses...

Hello everyone, My name is Jared and I am new to the forum.  I have a background in Healthcare Revenue cycle.  I am very analytical, goals and numbers focused.  We live outside of Chicago and are preparing to purchase...

I was just wondering what everybody's education or background is? seems that a large percentage of you folks have some type of formal "business" or finance education, or come directly from the world of Real Estate?

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Hello all,  I have recently stumbled across a commercial project in Boston that was a "Net Zero Neighborhood".  In short this means that it produces more energy than it consumes.  This type of project I believe has tr...

A property manager in Florida just received an application from someone using something called a "Renter's Identification Number" instead of a social security number. They've researched it and discovered this new serv...

So- I feel I've been very active in trying to educate myself so that I'm comfortable and confident when I make my first deal.  I've been attending RE investing seminars, educating myself with books, attending webinars...