Deferred maintenance can become expensive, if we kick the can down the road long enough.. Ever heard the phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Sounds okay on the surface, right? Then we start to peel back the layers to learn.. Most things don't magically break down overnight... They started ...
I am only a few short weeks away from completing my first BRRR! I am now on the search for a lender to refinance cash out. Some general info Located in Chattanooga TN My LLC owns the house outright (paid cash). Not sure if this is helpful to know. If you know of a great lender that you have had t...
Hello, I am looking to buy an investment property using a conventional loan and I was wondering if anyone here knew of any banks in Tennessee (or any bank really) that could get me financing for a rental property at 85% LTV in Chattanooga. I understand this is a high bar to ask on an investment l...
Bridge Builders I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the space between a good opportunity and the people capable of doing something meaningful with it. Real estate teaches us to look for properties. Find the deal, analyze it, figure out the financing, execute the plan and hopefully create some v...
The space in between, isn't just space The longer I spend around real estate, the more I realize everybody walks into this business carrying a different map, especially when we’re starting out. One investor learned rentals first. Another learned flips. Somebody understands creative finance while ...
Who Are You Helping Over the Wall? I hear the phrase “self-made” thrown around a lot in business and real estate. I’m not sure I believe it exists. Sure, you might have found the deal, signed the note, taken the risk and stayed up until 2 a.m. trying to figure out why the numbers stopped making s...
Hello All, I have an investment property that I am looking to sell. I connected with a local agent and discussed price, marketing, etc. I entered into a listing agreement with the agent. Shortly afterwards, the agent advised that her sister was interested in purchasing the property and that she w...
Opportunity Zone Investment and Funding Opportunities
Something that's been looping my mind. Placing all our eggs in one basket sounds like it's easier to carry and then one sudden fall... We could lose them all. Something I've noticed throughout my seasons: Jack of all trades, a master of none. But oftentimes, better than a master of one. Absolutel...
Someone once told me something simple that has stuck with me: "Sometimes lemons are just lemons. You don't have to make lemonade every time." The more deals I study, the more sense that makes. Real estate teaches us to solve problems, and that's valuable. We learn creative finance, negotiation, r...
For those I haven't met yet, I'm Joshua, although you'll probably see me around here as Sarge. Army veteran, husband, dad, homesteader, real estate investor, and probably most importantly, still a student. I've spent a lot of time learning that real estate isn't something we ever completely "figu...
I am looking to invest in multi family properties. It seems to be a better fit to avoid vacancy issues and to generate cash flow. Looking to connect with agents / investors.
Water reveals, where we carry weight them most.. This week reminded me of something. The rearview mirror is for reflection, not direction. There were conversations around lending. Relationships continued forming. A few articles written. Seeds planted. Questions asked. A few more loops closed. Not...