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since many cities are facing Gentrification I was wondering are there any signs a neighborhood or city is about to gentrify? What is the best time to invest in Gentrification post/mid/pre Gentrification? As a wholesal...
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I read some topics in the last couple of days talking about buying in lower income neighborhood. I am a little confused. What makes an area a war zone? It is strictly the crime rate in the area or does the average inc...
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I know I know everyone advertises hard money as this great way for newbie investors to get their feet wet and invest in deals they couldn't otherwise afford blah blah blah.Let's all be real here folks. Hard money is N...
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Looking forward to 2019, as initial forecasts are coming out. Las Vegas will end Dec'18 as the #1 top 20 metros by Case Shiller, as up around 12% for the year. According to below article, will come in around 7.9% for ...
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Hello, looking for someone with experience in zoning "administrative adjustment" in Chicago. I want to change RT-4 zoned 3 flat to 4 legal units. RT-4 zoning - 1000 sq ft of lot size per unit. Lot is 3969 sq ft so its...
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I really want to provide my seller with some options to reduce the taxes they'll pay if they sell me their property. By helping them solve their problems, perhaps I am their first choice for the sale. Here's a quick s...
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Hey Guys!I got pre-approval in December but could not close the deal and now I applied for another pre-approval last week for new construction that I found but it will probably close by august or September. That means...
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I'm in massive research mode for first STVR investment. Feel I have a pretty good handle but surprises still come up! I am looking at an area that has a 6% hotel tax and 7% sales tax. I have been putting these nu...
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Is paying for an established reputable investors mentorship or coaching program worth it?
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Hello everyone,I have been reading books by Robert Kiyosaki lately, and he talks a lot about creating your own LLC to protect you assets.Should one create an LLC before purchasing property, or after?Any advice on LLC'...