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So our first BRRRR property was moving along great. We paid cash and renovated and received a great appraisal. Lender said my retirement account would count as reserves (since we would spend most of our liquid cash on...
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Hello!I recently signed up for a real estate investing coaching program through my local REIA here in Connecticut. I am considering requesting a refund for my down payment on the program for a number of reasons:* Ther...
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I did it. I took the leap. With only 4 rental units (2 SFRs and 1 duplex), I quit my six-figure job in pharmaceutical sales, got my real estate license, and moved my family back to Florida. How did I get here? I'd say...
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I'm almost 50 and just woke up to the power of REI. Kicking myself for not learning about this 30 years ago. But here I am, and I have a decent pile of cash ($120K) and a pretty good 401K. So I'm in a great positio...
With the inflation we’re seeing, what are your predictions on the RE market? Which markets do you think might take the biggest tumble? Smallest tumble? Do you think any market is safe from a market fall (not sure it’l...
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Hi all,
I am at a crossroads and I am looking for a suggestive nudge in the right direction. I am a former engineer, turned vocational teacher, turned stay at home dad due to young children at home during remote sch...
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Hello All! I am new Real Estate Investing, and looking for some encouragement. I have been playing it safe all my life and now with so many options, I struggle making a decision on which route to go. No money saved, 7...
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My situationHave a decent sized portfolio of stocks, bonds, etc and a main residence. Have about 250K to deploy in an alternative asset class, preferably one that inst correlated with the stock market.Work full time...
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I’ve been planning a relocation recently avoiding states that have income taxes. Then it dawned on me that I’m paying 25K a year in property taxes here, which is CONSIDERABLY more than I would pay in income tax on my ...
Time is money and everyone who joins one of the several similar forums out there is likely looking for some education so they can either make their first deal in real estate, or polish their skills. Unfortunately, ex...