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The more I read and learn about investing, according to the bigger pockets strategies, the more questions I have.Wouldn’t renting in a low economic area, where homes are selling for under $100k, wouldn’t that also inv...
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Hi everyone. I am a new investor located in Madison, WI. I have been doing extensive research, reading and networking within my community the last 1.5 months to lay my roots for my goals ahead! Because I am new to the...
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I was curious if anyone out there has had experience with both the construction and/or economics of building new pole barn homes in rural areas that are within commuting distance of a sizable metro area.
I ha...
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So, i am wanting to do some real estate investing- but currently I have been renting my own residence for the last 5 years. I am paying way more in rent than it would cost me to make payments on a similar home. In f...
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When should you pay a contractor? Should you pay them in increments, with a deposit in the beginning, again midway through the project and lastly once the project is complete? Or is there a better way to protect both ...
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Hello everyone. I am a newer invester looking for a few areas to purchase rentals.
What areas have good rent to purchase ratios, along with low taxes and insurance. I have researched many states but it appears they a...
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Please excuse me for a moment, but Milwaukee is driving me absolutely nuts. I don't understand how you investors make it work here. The properties are in junk condition, your property taxes are absolutely out of contr...
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I an American living abroad looking to invest into real estate. My original plan is to invest 50% in a mix of syndicates - value add B/C class midwest, some commercial and 50% on SFR. When I looked at the track rec...
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Hi- Living in San Diego, I've decided that I want to pursue a portfolio of rentals out of state. I'm mainly seeking supplemental cash flow so multi-unit properties seem the most obvious to me, but open to other sugge...
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Hello All. Input please. After 15 of years of using a Realtor to fill my properties, I feel I want to move forward without the persons help any longer. Main reason why is sloppy work, poor communication and flippant...