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3 yrs. later and over $750k in bookings earned...Here's what I've learned about rental arbitrage. The Pro's AND the Con's
Pros:
1.) Low barrier to entry (<$10k to get started, don't need great credit &am...
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I just saw someone touting the "Top Markets" for real estate investors, based on their high cap rates. Nearly every market on the list would also be on a list of "fastest declining rust belt cities". There's something...
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Investment Info:
Retail commercial investment investment.
Purchased an old 1930's automotive dealership and manufacturing facility in the heart of Downtown Ontario, California. The building has been transfor...
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Investment Info:
Other commercial investment investment.
Purchase price: $1,000,000
Cash invested: $200,000
78-unit climate controlled self storage facility that I bought for $1M.
Raised rents, impr...
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Hello, I am currently seeking the best cost effective software to use for budget analysts and tracking all expenses during a flip project. Any recommendations and what you may use or recommendations on the best softwa...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $135,000
Cash invested: $5,500
Small property in Beebe, Arkansas. This property has more cash flow than the Las Veg...
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Looking into the Allentown market and have been doing my own research. Wondering what you folks have to say about the best and worst places to invest in Allentown.
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I've been having a hard time finding someone who would be able to advise me on a recent personal real estate transaction. I purchased a family home in CA from several family members (one of whom is my mother who gifte...
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I’m looking at buying in the Raleigh, NC market. There’s pretty good inventory of both SFH and townhomes/condos. The condos seem to be a little a little better quality for the price vs an SFH. In cities like Raleigh w...
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Hi Everyone, My name is Andrew and I am trying to get started in real estate, but facing one of the largest hurdles. I have been going from contract job to contract job, with no sense of a permanent position on the ho...