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Why So Called Wholesaling is not an sustainable business model
The truth about wholesaling real estate needs to be finally told from a real estate pro like myself with almost 40yrs in the real estate business with buying and selling properties all over Northern & Southern Cal...
Jeff Hines
How would you start investing if you had $150k???
Hey everyone,I am a 28 year old who currently lives in NC. I just want to explain my circumstances and see how people with experience and knowledge in real estate would move forward if they were in my shoes. I have $...
Dave Meyer
Is Real Estate Still the Best Asset Class?
Real estate is harder than it's been in more than a decade -- we all know this. High prices + high mortgage rates + low inventory is making this a challenge. So my question is -- in an era where you can get a 5% CoCR...
Jon Q.
"Hot" markets explained + why you should Buy Now!
Now is the time to BUY!Here is what is occurring in virtually all "hot" real estate markets nationally:"Hot" = strong population and job growth markets and therefore increasing price trend line This applies to San Jos...
John Burtle
Making offers on houses but the real estate agent isn't happy
Do you guys ever make offers on properties and the real estate agent tells you you're being ridiculous with your offer and that he isn't up for telling the home owner your offer because its too low? Here's a quick run...
Henry Lazerow
The new NAR rules have actually made buyer agent commissions go up not down
Here in Chicago commission have typically been between 2 and 2.5 percent of gross sale price but now with the new rules I have not met any agents willing to take less then 2.5% so what has happened is the listings tha...
Thuy Pham-Satrappe
Do you buy small MF (2-4 units) for cash flow or appreciation?
I know the unicorn property offers both great cash flow as well as future appreciation, but how often does that actually happen? Other ideals would be low crime rate area as wellLooking at small multi family propertie...
Heather Frusco
Why is Rent still due during COVID-19?
I have had the opportunity to find and work with some of the best property managers (after many years) for our current properties. Over the years we have gone from me just treating them like just a service I hired to ...
Matthew Mucker
Where does the 50% rule come from?
I know the "50% rule" is bandied about as gospel here in the forums, but haven't seen any actual, hard data that says that operating expenses tend to be ~50% of gross rent income. I'd like to verify this number is, in...
Marian Smith
Why hiring a PM is CRAZY!
Just thought I’d write a few words as a counterpoint to the trending post.I own and self-manage 5 properties. I have had rent collection issues but never had to evict anyone, nor have I lost even a month’s rent. But...