David Jonsson
unlicensed activity
I got a letter from Wisconsin Department of Professional Services Division of Legal Services & Compliance. They received a complaint from someone on my direct mail list of probate properties. My marketing lett...
David A.
CA ADU build progress pics, costs&anything else you want to know
I wanted to share my experience planning, permitting and now building a 3 bed / 2 bath 800 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) / back house / laneway house at one of my single family rental properties. ...
Bryan Hancock
Still Waiting On Hyperinflation...
Well the uber doom-and-gloomers have been decidedly reticent of late. This changed recently in the blog arena. Changes in purchasing patterns of bonds later this year seem to have everyone in a tizzy now.
I renew...
Tim G.
300k+ in equity in 3 years, low cash flow should I 1031 out of CA
In 2013 I had some good timing. Purchased a four unit apartment building, built in 1980 with major tenant and management issues. It cost me around $360k all in but I used an FHA203k loan so my out of pocket was around...
John Hickey
How to build a real estate empire in high Crime area
Trying to figure out the best way to close this deal. It's a package of smaller mixed use properties in Newburgh NY. 8 buildings mostly brick 36 units. The gross income is close to 300k expenses 100k. Purchase pric...
Dustin Ruff
Let's get real about starting out
There are so many positive stories about people starting their investment careers on here and online that aren't painting a completely accurate picture.
Most people are living paycheck to paycheck. The statistics on...
Tom R.
When sticking to your goals get difficult.
Yesterday I went house shopping with my brother. He just got a new job and is moving to town. The house he chose was one of the nicest houses I have ever seen. By contrast I live in a trailer park with my friend who d...
Ben Haab
Are appraisers pulling the market down?
Is it a trend that appraisers are consistently coming in short?Multiple offers at the same price and an appraiser won't support the price.Full story:Flipped 1827 Hepler Dr, Warsaw, IN (look it and how beautiful it is....
Max Garcia Jr
I've Hit a Brick Wall with Leads, What Now?
Max here...
I've hit a figurative brick wall! 6 months ago when I started "wholesaling," I thought I'd be in much different place by now. The "this is going to be easy" mentality was never present. I've alway...
Brendan M.
Ramsey and Kiyosaki Are Wrong: Why You Should Finance Depreciating Liabilities
Most personal finance pundits will tell you that if a purchase does not produce income and depreciates, it's bad debt. They'll also tell you that you should avoid bad debt wherever possible, buying things like cars up...