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Feel free to laugh with me (or at me, whichever) as I begin my journey into real estate investing...So I went to a “free investment advice” session, found via Instagram. Must be legit. Doug Hopkins, star of the Discov...
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Hello everyone,My name is Dale. I'm a 23 year old Michigan resident and I'm seeking advice on how to get started making money in the real estate industry.Quick background on me, I'm a licensed contractor in my state a...
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Longtime lurker around here - this has been a great place for me to learn over the past few years. Now, I could really use some perspective from people who have been in my shoes.I live in a very expensive area on the ...
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I am a newly licensed agent in the Boston area, looking to get into sales part time. I primarily obtained my license because I want to take advantage of the MLS to view and analyze properties, as well as the other res...
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I have approx 20k in the stock market and am just starting out in RE investing. Historically, the stock market can give a 7% return per year. I think a cash on cash return of 10-13% is typical for real estate investor...
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Right now, I'm pending a duplex for a client: 3241 N College Ave. I cannot reveal the contracted price as that's not allowed but asking price was $410,000. Mortgage is around $2500 when you factor in taxes / insurance...
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Hello BP community!Long time listener, but completely new to the forums. I have never done a deal before, but have done tons of reading and listened to about half of the podcasts. This is complex, but I will try to su...
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I am actively looking in my market (North East Pennsylvania) for my first buy and hold property. To be prepared I formed an LLC to hold the property once I find it. I am primarily looking at duplex, triplex and qua...
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Dummy me. Waiting WAY too long to put my foot down on a delinquent tenant. Got caught up in school, etc. On Wed June 21 she stated she had mailed the rent. As of Saturday, June 24, no rent received. On Sunday I held a...
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Hey everyone:
I'm Keianna Rae Harrison, an interior designer / home stager based in Indianapolis. I'm also a fix and flip investor. I have a question:
Why don't more investors work with a designer/residential space ...