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Hi allLet me introduce myself first My name is Oron, and I'm from IsraelI found out about this forum while reading Brandon's site\blog\postsI want to start investing in real estate, and I'll soon start analyzing numbe...
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Hello BP is been a long time since I was last on the site, but I was working on my NYS RE course. I have just finished my final exam and have scheduled my state exam, and am confused about how I should get started int...
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One thing I'm currently struggling with is the order of operations.
1. Browse the market (MLS, Craigslist, Facebook marketplace) for potential properties, keep an eye and ear out for off-market (network)2. Pull aside...
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I have two questions that I hope you all can help me with. I'm looking to invest in my first property this year. I have equity in my home and wanted to know should I use the equity as a down payment? I would like to i...
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Thoughts?Sale of Equitable Interests in Real Estate Clarified Governor Abbott Has Signed SB 2212SB 2212 amends Chapter 1101 to codify the clarifying changes to TREC rules regarding sale of certain equitable interests ...
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Hi All-New here to the site, and so far I'm loving it. There's a lot of good knowledge here, and everyone seems happy to help. Here's my situation:I'm a first time investor from So-Cal. I'm priced out of this market...
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HiWe are in the beginning stages of looking for a STR in the Sevierville area. I would love to hear from those of you that have invested there about what were the most important features to look for in choosing a prop...
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Good morning! So I have come across a potential investment property. It’s in bad shape. I have found the owners name and contact info (phone#). What should my introduction look like when I call? I’m not sure what to s...
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We accountants are regularly approached by investors who are unhappy with their current CPAs being too slow to finish the work, too difficult to get hold of, too unreliable, too something else... So I decided to open ...
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If you had POF for up to $500k but NO down payment funding from any sources = IRA, Family, Bank Loans, Credit or Income . . . What would YOU DO to purchase a BUY & HOLD commercial 10 - 12 unit investment property ...