Susan Grinde
What questions are good to ask a potential lead when they call?
I have gotten my first deals from the MLS, but have noticed a few neglected homes while driving around my hometown that I want to send some letters to. This is my first attempt at generating leads in this manner and I...
William Wong
Thinking of getting started in duplex investing - target market- students
Hello, I was thinking of getting my start in real estate by purchasing a duplex and renting it out to students. There is a college town about two hours from where I live. It is fairly small, only about 100,000 people...
Nathaniel Winkel
start up money not the issue, but lots to learn
I have just started the REI research process and am looking for resources specific to investors who have money to start. It seems like so much of the content is focused how to start with no/low money, starting small,...
Kevin McGuire
Tenants: Asset or liability?
Do you view your tenants as an asset or a liability? I'm curious whether folks here view their tenants as an asset or a liability? I'm sure many will say "both" but if you had to choose, which would you pick?Some star...
Matthew Tregoning
What would you do if you had $120k to start?
Hello Everybody,
Long story short I have around $120k to start my real estate investing journey. My goal is to become a full-time investor in the near future. I've been studying the game for around 2-3 years now, so ...
Jonah Rudy
Getting my feet wet and considering first rental property
Hi all - would love to get some initial thoughts from you seasoned pros out there. I live in Thousand Oaks, CA. Median home price is around $980k. There is a lower priced neighborhood nearby - Simi Valley (800k). I cu...
Chudney Wesley
DTI ratio too high because I haven't had my rental properties for 2 years?
This summer I bought 2 rental properties cash, which are all rented and earning a good amount of income. I am now tapped out cash wise and would like to finance an additional rental property. A LO told me that becaus...
Sam T.
BRRRR method - can it be done indefinitely?
I recently learned about the BRRRR method as an alternative to just getting traditional, conventional mortgages on rental properties, since I heard that there's a limit of something like 4-10 mortgages you can have ta...
Nathan Cao
Bank of America Requires 20% Down
I just received a call from my banker telling me that this policy would be effective on June 29 2008. This really slow down a lot of new investors like me. Does anyone know if this applies for the whole lending indust...
Andy Mirza
Effect of Pandemic on Note Management (so far)
I'm starting this thread to share info on the short term, immediate effects of the coronavirus pandemic as it pertains to the active management of note portfolios. We can save medium and long term implications in a se...