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The time is finally here. I am ready to sell my primary residence, a duplex and purchase 5 or more units. I am considering doing a 1031 Exchange but I was wondering if all of my equity has to be used towards the new p...
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Hi I'm new to this and looking to start my journey towards financial freedom, I'm looking into purchasing a multi family rental unit to start earning passive income. One huge question i have is why would someone sell ...
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Hello guys,My team and I just got a great potential rental under contract. This is a new situation for me, since the seller wants to back out within 24 hours of signing the PSA because they got another offer for $5k m...
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Question for new builders-, if a buildable lot is In the flood zone could a new foundation be built on cement blocks and if so would the property still need flood insurance? This lot is near a creek.
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Help me understand Cap rate compression. I've heard many different iterations of this strategy and I am starting to think this is a make-belief concept. From what I understand, a higher cap rate indicates the expected...
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With rapidly falling solar costs and the 30% tax credit, has anyone discussed the idea of "becoming the utility" for their tenants?Most landlords can have solar installed at no up-front cost & finance it over 25 ...
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I am a real estate agent that also has a W2 job. This year I closed on my primary residence where I acted as my own agent and earned a commission so I will have a 1099 from my brokerage at the end of the year. I am ge...
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I'm a new investor and have found that house hacking is the best way for me to enter. I am wondering however how do you analyze this sort of investment property? Do you run the numbers as if you were to rent at all un...
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Hey everyone!I'd like to bring a concern that I guess gets attention of many of you out here:With the current market uncertanty, lenders are avoiding risks and tightening the terms(higher DCSR requirements, lower LTC'...
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Hey guys. My name is Courtney Michael. I'm excited to get started in real estate. I'm brand new and ready to purchase my first single family property. I'm married with 3 beautiful children and am currently in Outsi...