I’m 22 years old and trying to figure out the smartest way to get started in real estate investing. I’d love to hear what experienced investors would do if they were in my position. Here’s my current situation: $60,000 in savings that I can put toward investing. $1,000/month in guaranteed, non-ta...
Currently buying single-family in Carrollwood and Northdale, $200K–$350K, cosmetic rehab only, Zone X. If you have something off-market that fits, I'd love to see it.
How housing has changed and why it’s so much more expensive now - it's not just your imagination. Here is how people lived in 1826 Running water arrived through the roof Dirt floor Outhouse Lit by fireplace Boil water to make coffee No Garage No Air Conditioning No Refrigeration No Internet Work ...
A lot of the off-market deals I see start with an inherited house. And a lot of them die at the title company, not at the kitchen table, because nobody figured out early who actually has the right to sign. Here's the Kentucky version, for anyone buying from heirs or helping a family sell. I'm not...
Hey everyone, Looking for some advice from people who have been investing in multifamily properties longer than I have. I bought a fourplex in Washington, DC, in April 2026 for approximately $1.47M. Each apartment is a 3BR/1BA, around 790 square feet. I’m currently living in one unit and trying t...
Quick explainer for anyone buying or relocating to South Florida, not a voting recommendation. Florida's Amendment 3 is on Tuesday's ballot and needs 60% to pass. If it passes, starting Jan 1, 2027: The homestead exemption for non-school property taxes would go up to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000...
Hi all, I was reading about some new comers in the industry, one of them caught some attention. The American Housing Corporation (the Austin prefab row house startup) says the housing crisis is a supply problem. Estimates of the shortage run from about 4 million homes to 10 million. But the marke...
"As-is" gets misunderstood a lot. It doesn't mean the house is a teardown, and it doesn't mean the seller knows something they're hiding. It simply means the seller won't make repairs or offer credits for condition — what you see is what you get. For buyers who know how to evaluate them, as-is li...
Ventura vs. Ojai: Where Would You Put $1.5M? I've lived in Ventura for over 20 years and spend plenty of time in Ojai. Both are incredible markets, but if I were putting $1.5M to work in Ventura County, I'd be looking at two very different investment strategies. Here's how I'd break it down: OPTI...
I have a property for sale that used to be my residence. I am now an out of state owner. With the current market it proving to be more difficult to sell than I anticipated. What can I do to get a good deal and sell my unit?
I've been a landlord for almost 20 years and want to move onto other things.
Over the past few months working with real estate investors and wholesalers, I've noticed a recurring challenge when it comes to off-market lead generation—specifically with tax-delinquent property lists. Many investors pull raw county records, spend money on direct mail, and end up with disappoi...
Someone asked for more detail on Creative Finance but these apply to all investing. Personally, I always look at the exit strategy for the property to determine which kind of Creative Finance I would use. Sometimes I actually walk away from the deal - Not All Creative Financing Deals Make Sense. ...
I grew up poor in southern Maryland. A family of nine brothers and sisters. I planted corn and tobacco in the spring and the fall and worked the sport fishing boats during the summer. At the age of 16 I joined the Navy for two tours. Three of the most important things I ever learned is : . Mae yo...
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments you'll make — and the preparation starts long before you tour your first house. Here's how I walk buyers through getting their finances ready. 1. Know your credit picture early. Pull your credit reports a few months before you plan to buy ...
Every listing carries a quiet signal buyers read before they ever read the description: how long it's been sitting. Days on market is simply the count of days between a home hitting the MLS and going under contract. But what it communicates goes much deeper. A home that's been listed for five day...
The inspection report arrives, and suddenly you're holding a 40-page document full of things you've never thought about: GFCI outlets, grading around the foundation, a water heater from 2009. Here's what I tell buyers: the inspection is an information tool first and a negotiation tool second — an...
Hello everyone! I'm a North Jersey-based real estate investor and have been acquiring two-family properties over the past four years, achieving 20%+ IRRs. I've also completed value-add renovations and have been managing the properties myself. (buy & hold) Lately, I've been seeing more price cuts ...
I’m exploring multi-family properties in Port Chester, NY. Anyone experienced / familiar with multi-families in that market?
One of the most common conversations I have with buyers right now starts with a simple question: should I buy new construction or an existing home? There isn't a universal right answer, but there is a wrong way to compare them — and I see it happen a lot. New construction sells on peace of mind: ...
I have made some poor investment. I invested too much money in a start up that never amounted to anything. I even made the mistake of putting some on credit cards. I have a great cash flowing rental house. PIMI is about $1000 and it rents for $2000+. I’m in a situation where I need cash to take c...
After 30 years of investing in real estate and teaching others, I think I've seen it all or pretty close to it. Most people are ill-prepared to buy using Creative Finance because there is a lot of "hype" out there to sell memberships, rather than to actually teach. You are wise to want to use a t...
Buyers decide in seconds. Most people scroll a listing for less than a minute before they either click through or move on — and once they're gone, they rarely come back. So what separates the listings that get showings from the ones that collect dust? It's not always price. It's clarity. A strong...
For those of you who own 2–4 unit properties in Chicago, I'm curious what your long-term strategy looks like. Are you holding onto your properties for rental income, considering selling while there's still buyer demand, or looking to leverage your equity into a larger investment? As someone invol...
At a cross road in our life. We live off my husband’s income and have been saving my income from being a real estate agent. Investing wise, we have bought 1 foreclosure property & plan to flip it by the EOY. Other than that, we’re stuck on the idea of paying off debt verses buying our first 1 or ...