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Would it be best to start investing in real estate locally or do I invest in the cities that are growing right now no matter if they are far from me or even in a different country?
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At some point I would live to invest in other states, but obviously will not know that market as well as I would the one I am living in. What are some ways to learn the markets in other states and determine where to e...
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Have any other real estate investors who build from the ground up noticed a significant increase in framing materials? If so, what are some strategies you are using in order to curb the additional costs? Thanks in ad...
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Hello,
I'd like to pick the brains of some seasoned investors who are familiar with lease/purchase options.
I have a lead for a lease purchase option but I'm not quite sure how to structure it so it will benefit...
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I have an old house and I don't know if I should go through the expense of relocating the electrical outlets since they're mounted sideways all the way down in the baseboards.
Do I relocate them? Is there a m...
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I'm seeking a mentor in Atlanta to help a newbie get a good handle or as the say a good foot in the ground on starting our path to rental property. Willing to help out
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My husband and I are preparing to launch our business by the first next year. We are new, but my husband has done a lot of construction in his life. We are ready to set out on our in . We are in our early sixties. ...
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Hello!
A few days ago I got my first property under contract in Columbus, OH. I am now presenting this property to my buyers list and I found myself asking "What is the best way to prevent buyers from cutting...
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Hello all!
I'll be moving from Chicago to the Fort Myers/ Cape Coral area in about a month and had a few questions:
does anyone have a broad overview of what the market is like in Lee county?
wher...
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Hi, all. I am a newbie, starting from ground zero. I am finishing up my business plan and will soon have a generic project plan that I will use when I start rehabilitating properties for resell. However, I think...