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Hello Everyone,
My name is Michael Brooks, and I'm thrilled to be a part of this community! I'm just beginning my journey in real estate with a goal to flip properties and build a portfolio of rental properties. Ulti...
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Hi experts,
We have vacant mobile home on 2 acres in desirable area, but it needs some work. Probably 8-12k worth. Property is in great area of NE Florida. Exterior is stucco finish and has front and back decks.
Pr...
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I’m returning to the U.S. after spending a few years overseas, and I’m eager to start my journey in real estate investing.
Once I’m back, I have a job lined up with a wholesaling company where I’ll be focusing on buy...
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I just bought a duplex and am currently getting it rent ready (was a gut rehab with no utilities/shelving/etc.) to house hack. My goal is to replace my income ASAP. What should my next step be? I bought with 5% down c...
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I'm about to go under contract on a home zoned as R-8, which according to Redfin is classified as residential multifamily. It states that both commercial and multifamily uses are permitted. However, the seller claims ...
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I am using a realtor for the expertise they bring to the table. Currently shopping for a house that needs a little work (203k). I wanted to put in a lowball offer, but my realtor said it was not a serious offer and I...
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Hello everyone, After 1.5 years of selling residential real estate and being stuck in analysis paralysis I started a direct mail campaign. My goal is to get my phone ringing with motivated sellers. I want to be able t...
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Hello, I have recently started my journey into land acquisition and entitlements, and I'm having some issues with the financing side of things. Originally, I was hoping to have the property owner hold the property...
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OK. So I know I'm a newbie, but I need to vent a little. Uh-oh ... I can already see the eye rolls ... so before you look away let me just say I'm not giving up, I'm just frustrated and looking for some advice from...
--> NEWB MISTAKE - I Meant to say "looking for" rather than soliciting, but it looks like post titles cant be edited :-( <--I’m an absolutely n00b to the world of REI, I happen to have found my way to biggerpock...