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Whats your take on buying in bad areas, what I mean by that is the areas where crackheads roam, no one takes care of the steets they live on let alone there properties?Seems like the only multi-family homes I can find...
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Hello everyone! I've been on the site for a while, listened to most of the pod-casts, and love reading all the blog posts. But, decided I should finally introduce myself. My name is Dustin. I'm from Fort Wayne, In...
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Hi, I am looking for recommendations for firms that provide setting up correct entity structure (S-Corp on operating side / LLC on non-operating), and also provides tax prep and planning. Real estate and short term re...
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I’ve had long term tenants in a property that I own. They want to purchase it but can’t get a mortgage. However they can afford the rent payments and have approached me regarding a rent to own situation when their lea...
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In the Tampa Bay real estate market, achieving positive cash flow from long-term rentals is quite the puzzle this year. With rising interest rates and property insurance costs outpacing rent and wage increases, invest...
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Has anyone in L.A. California taken the Ginger Macias boot camp? If so, what did you think? Do you recommend it?
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I'm interested in purchasing a STR in the Smoky Mountain region. Between blogs/forums/podcasts/calls with brokers/etc -- here are the biggest takeaways I have so far. I would greatly appreciate any other tips and/or t...
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Okay brain trust....Where do I find the most helpful and thorough (online or other) training on buying seller-financed notes? I have seen the name Eddie Speed tossed around and I have read some of John Behle's articl...
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I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to you seeking your valued expertise and insights on a unique property challenge that I am currently facing in Salt Lake City, Riverside County.
The entire 20...
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I'm about to get my first commercial loan after doing four properties conventional. The reason I'm going to commercial is that I'm past the bank's happy-point of DTI. If I switch one of my conventional loans to commer...