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I closed on a duplex in Buffalo, NY last week. The house (both upper and lower) was vacant, in great shape as the owner had done some minor updates to the flats. The numbers look great on paper and the rents I plan to...
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Hello all,I have been looking at this new CD for a few months now. My research says it’s legitimate, can’t find anything saying otherwise online. Anyone using this? A 1 month CD returning 6% seems too good to be true ...
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I am in the process of finding my first rental property to buy and hold while gaining a bit of extra cash flow.My question: Is it better to start out with TurnKey investment properties? I know it will typically involv...
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Hey BP, I think I might have just had the craziest idea ever, and I need somebody to smack some sense into me and tell me it isn’t possible. But if it is possible, then it would be amazing.
So not too long ago I p...
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Anyone have any tips on how to increase the number of people who actually show up to view an apartment after scheduling an appointment I set up three showings tonight sent a reminder email 24 hours before and only on...
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Would anyone recommend taking on properties only as you can afford to buy them cash? Or is taking on debt in order to secure new properties recommended.Currently I do not like debt because of the obvious cost of borro...
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Hi -Is it possible to draw up a offer letter without an agent? I think I found a solid home I want to capitalize on.I did all the work myself so I feel guilty in giving someone a cut if I went through the trouble of d...
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Honest question, why lockup your money in real estate when over the past decade crypto (bitcoin) has better returns and you can now earn passive income and are much more liquid than buying a home? I am moving more an...
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I would like to know which companies you are utilizing for your solo 401k and why.
Thanks for the feedback.
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I hate my job and want to quit ASAP. I'd like to leave next year after bonuses (Feb 2015). I am going to be a buy and hold investor using a management company. I have a nice pile of cash saved up to invest.
I...