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Hi All!I'm new to buy and hold investing. I'm using a excel spreadsheet that has a conservative 10% vacancy reserve and 10% maintenance reserve every month. I've spoken with turnkey companies that say they use a much ...
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I am searching for my first rental property to purchase. While searching on redfin, i spotted a rent ready 2 flat that has 3 beds, 1 bath in each, listed at $169,900. The problem is that it has been on the market for ...
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it is no news here that BRRRR is an awesome Real Estate strategy that build wealth and cash flow by recycling and growing capital. it is something investors have been doing for years and are still obviosly doing today...
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Hello, I've been tossing this idea around and doing the math and would love the communities thoughts - Theoretically, let's say your annual income would allow you to save $100K a year. Would it be better to pay off yo...
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I found a great deal to house hack with lots of potential to build equity with a few repairs. I would really love to make a move on it, but I am running into issues getting it financed. I don't have enough cash reserv...
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Hi All,I'm local to the SF Bay Area and I'm looking to aggressively start my real estate investment portfolio outside of CA. To ensure that I do this right, I have an immediate ask if anyone has recommendations or ref...
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I purchased my first home when I turned 25, and was able to save enough money to purchase my first investment property at age 28. I purchased the condo for $88,000 and after rehabbing the property, I was able to get i...
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There is an abandoned 5 unit property that needs a complete gut and renovation. It is about 2500 sq feet. How much do you think something like that would cost, and more importantly, where could I find financing ...
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Just out of curiosity, how many of all your properties do you have a mortgage on and how many do you fully own? Mainly talking to buy & hold people, but flipping would also be welcomed, and really any type of REI ...
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So I have mainly stayed in SFR arena but wanting to expand my knowledge base. Looking for a rundown on what factors you're running on your deals when analyzing them. Such as maintenance, utilities... Just some things ...