Sheldon Alex
What are the best ways to find deals starting off?
Hi Everyone,I'm new to real estate, and so have no agent or broker connections yet in my area. As I work on developing those, I was looking for properties through the newspaper (let me know if that's one way to find d...
Leonard Davis
Vacancy rate in Cleveland
Hi All!I have owned duplexes in the greater Cleveland area since 2014 (mainly in Old Brooklyn, Shaker and Garfield Heights) and I have really been hurt by the fact that the vacancy rate has been ~35% on average (I am ...
Arron Paulino
Starting my first LLC
I started my real estate investing journey during the pandemic and have not needed to use an LLC. I have been able to structure each rental property to where it is not necessary with the correct insurance and property...
Sofia Sharkey
COSTS TO CONSIDER WHEN ESTIMATING SHORT TERM RENTAL PROPERTIES
Hi all, I see many people asking in these forums what costs to keep in mind when estimating a property that will be turned into a STR. I compiled the list below with the most relevant items in my experience. What cost...
Chad U.
Security Deed and Note Expiry
Let's say I'm carrying note with a Security Deed as collateral. Terms of the loan are no interest with a balloon payment upon expiration of the note. If the note has expired and the payment is not made within that t...
Zackery Lucas
Central Florida Newbie
Hello all! I am a newbie to all of this, but I'm determined to make my first deal this year. I'm based in Central Florida and plan to invest in my area about an hour north of Orlando. I've had a very light interest in...
Brandon Proctor
Using Family Home Equity
Hi all, I have another question which I know is mentioned in a recent Podcast about investing with little or no downpayment with Brandon Turner. Question is how does one go about using a family members home equity (d...
Chris Semak
Canadians Buying US Properties
I started looking to invest in my local area about 6 months ago and I have had no luck. I am now looking at buying properties in the US and was wondering how it was done? I have a Corp. set up in Canada and would...
Irene Low
First-time house hacking... Is there a bad way to house hack?
The way I see it, a brand spanking new duplex wouldn't be the smartest deal because of the high purchase price and you'd likely not cash flow, if not be in the negative. But is it better or worse than not buying anyth...
Jason Merchey
Financing vs. Cash Purchase in General..
If I had $200,000 in cash, would you advise taking out three mortgages that positively-cash-flow over a 30 year period at 4.5% with no prepayment penalty, or doing one all-cash purchase? I go over this in my head ...