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Ok here's wat i think.Lets say i have 250k in cash and i am looking to buy a investment property for 250k. since i am buying it with cash i dont have to worry about mortgage.I buy a good property in a good neighborhoo...
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I get hits on the key word San Bernardino about once a day. I cringe any time I see a newbie investor talking about investing there, especially when it comes to multifamily - which I absolutely would not be interested...
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The purpose of this post is not to ask a specific question or write about a specific situation/event, but rather to start a general discussion around the three alternative investments named above.Commerical MF: Divers...
46 yrs young and looking to start school all over again. BUT, in the Real Estate Investing world. Been in Law Enforcement for almost 20yrs and I see the retirement light at the end of the tunnel. Would like to FIRST O...
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I am getting started in real estate investing but my wife is concerned about what happens should a deal go south. I have not yet set up an LLC or corporation. Will she be financially responsible if I enter into a deal...
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Hi guys,One of the things I've been trying to find the answer to is how to "read" a market. For example, I live in Austin, TX. Everyone tells me the real estate market here is "hot". That some 600+ people are moving i...
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I started my STR in Galveston at the end of February this year. I've averaged about 85-90% occupancy so far, and all but one booking has been through AirBnB, the other being VRBO. As we are getting closer to the end...
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Hey Team,
I’ve been diving deep into real estate investing over the last couple of months, but feel pretty overwhelmed while looking in Seattle, WA. Anyone out there have much experience in single family, or multif...
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I have a homeowner who owes $50,000 on her house. She and her husband can no longer make their payments. I talked through everything with her and will be going out to see their house early next week (6/5/18).My deliem...
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There comes a time for many of us starting out, particularly in rehabs, where we wonder what exactly our contractor is doing; or where he is; or why he needs more money RIGHT NOW?! In fact, that time seems to come for...