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Hello everyone,I've decided to take the California agent exam, so that I can get access to MLS for deals etc. Have a friend who is a fellow investor as well as a licensed broker (again, mainly to look for deals for hi...
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I’m currently building a pool cabin in Gatlinburg and I’m interested in some opinions regarding indoor pool flooring options. I will be pouring the pool floor next week and I had originally considered stamped concret...
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Withdrawing 401K entails a 20% tax cut and 10% penalty fee but I want to use it to being my real estate journey and exit my 8-5 in the next 2 years. Any thoughts if this is a good plan?
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Hey BP,I'm considering buying a property to first owner-occupy, and later rent out in the Bay Area. I'm looking to accomplish a few things:1) Take full advantage of Prop 13, by buying a fixer at a low price and lockin...
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I did it. I took the leap. With only 4 rental units (2 SFRs and 1 duplex), I quit my six-figure job in pharmaceutical sales, got my real estate license, and moved my family back to Florida. How did I get here? I'd say...
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I would love to hear what is causing concern to you in this part of the cycle. I've heard from many investors that they waited until the market went into a correction. We all thought the market was at a high in 2019, ...
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I usually hear about qualities we need from our real estate agents as investors, but I don't generally know what agents need, especially when working with investors. What does your ideal, investor, working relationshi...
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Hello all,
A business partner and I have found ourselves in a pickle with a single-family rehab project that we are looking to flip on the backend. This is a 3 bed 2 bath home that we found on Craigslist and purchase...
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Hi everyone! So how did you get into your first real estate deal? I am looking for guidance and inspiration to get my first deal very soon. Tips welcomed!
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So my problem is that I have enough money for a down payment for 1 more rental property.Once that is gone, I have no more money for any more down payments.I work a full time w2 job so i can't spend the time to flip a ...