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Hi, I'm looking for some thoughts and feedback. I am a carpenter looking to get both my CA Contractors license and Real Estate license, looking to build a business while pursuing my end goal of owning several multi-fa...
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Hi! I’m from Cleveland, Ohio and I’m trying to get started. I currently own a business and am trying to put some of my profits into real estate. Anyone willing to help, or even point me in the right direction would be...
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I tried reading reviews and checking the BBB website(he is listed although not accredited) I asked for pictures of work done. everything checks out. Is there anything else i should be checking before signing the contr...
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Does anybody know of on- line title search company that is the cheapest or shall I say less expensive to do title searches in order to buy properties from foreclosure/ court house sales
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I am set to begin wholesaling, and one of the first steps for me is to form an operating entity (LLC) which will serve several purposes: 1) the name on my business cards, website, etc. 2) be the name on my business ...
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Hello, it may be a silly question but I haven't been able to find a precise answer yet. My question is if I get a real estate license will I have immediate access to the MLS. I can't get a straight answer online. Also...
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I am at the very beginning stages of entering the investing world I have been self educating through books the forums on this site and others and I on average listen to two podcasts a day while at work for the past fe...
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Hi everyone,
Future investor here, doing my homework before jumping in. I wanted people's opinions on the best time to address the business side of REI. I know there are tons of advantages to forming a corporation ...
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Hi. We live in CA and want to buy a property out of state. Potential seller (experienced real estate investor) recommended we create an LLC and buy the property. I am not sure I understand all the tax / fees associat...
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For your buy and hold properties, to my knowledge there are 2 predominant strategies.1. Keep properties in your name or in a trust, get $1M worth of liability insurance for a few hundred dollars and rent out the units...