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If I have personal loans from family and friends (to invest in real estate), can I deduct the interest I pay to them? I recently learned that there are some interest expenses that you can't deduct, and was wondering ...
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Hello all.. Are you having more success using Cold Calling, Text Blasting, or both. So many regulations in place now just curious as to what is working best for you all in 2022. Thanks!
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I'm a new investor that just purchased a rental property in Irvington NJ. I have since been warned to get out of the property and that Irvington is not the place to be due to high taxes, tough neighborhoods, and hig...
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I am looking to purchase a small multifamily for my first house hack in RVA early 2025. I have read many books and articles on the subject, but I'd like to hear some perspectives from others who have already started t...
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I just sent out my first batch of yellow letters to the Kansas City metro market, and thought people might find the first impressions of a new wholesaler of some interest. My goal was to raise bit of capital to con...
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[Note: This post was originally a reply to an OP from Columbus, OH talking about having been "Accepted" into the mastery program. I felt it needed to be disseminated wider than that so others can decide for themselves...
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Hello everybody,I’ve done all the reading and practice analyzing deals and I am finally comfortable to start taking action. Because I don’t have any money to throw at marketing yet, my plan is to drive for dollars and...
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Hey everyone,
I have just spend the last 30 minutes or so getting caught up on the forums and something really caught my eye...the number of people who come seeking deals/partnerships/HMLs and do not follow basic et...
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Your profile:
- no assets
- no liabilities
- $10,000 in your bank account
- $20 minimum wage 9 - 5 job
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- connections already established with vendors, education, lenders, and...
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Hello all, I recently purchased my first investment property and I’m happy with it! Although, it took quite a bit of my reserves and I’m curious to hear some of you guys stories on how you rebuilt your capital in orde...