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New to House Hacking — Where Do I Actually Start?
House Hacking
Huntington, West Virginia
New to House Hacking — Where Do I Actually Start?

Hi Everyone, As everyone seen my last post, I'm new to real estate, but I’ve been doing a lot of reading, listening to podcasts, and trying to learn as much as I can. House hacking is one strategy that really interests me, but I’m honestly a little lost on where I should actually begin. Other tha...

Huntington WV: $28K listing says 1.07 acres, records say 4,648 sq ft
Real Estate Deal Analysis & Advice
Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington WV: $28K listing says 1.07 acres, records say 4,648 sq ft

Ran into this one today in Huntington, WV: a $28,000 fixer listed at 1.07 acres, but Redfin's public-record section shows 4,648 sq ft. That's a 10x discrepancy on the lot — before you even get to rehab costs. I broke down this deal plus 5 more Huntington-area plays (two foreclosure auctions, one ...

What Questions Should I Be Asking Cash Buyers Before Bringing Them Deals?
Wholesaling
Huntington, West Virginia
What Questions Should I Be Asking Cash Buyers Before Bringing Them Deals?

I’ve started reaching out to local investors and have already found at least two buyers who seem open to working with me if I can bring them the right deals. So far, when I reach out, I usually introduce myself, let them know I’m local, and ask about their buy box. Things like: What areas they bu...

Beginner in WV — How Does Double Closing Work for Wholesaling?
Wholesaling
Huntington, West Virginia
Beginner in WV — How Does Double Closing Work for Wholesaling?

I’ve been researching wholesaling in West Virginia and trying to understand the safest and most legally sound way to approach it. One method I keep coming across is double closing, and I’d like to better understand how the process actually works in practice. From what I’ve gathered, I would first...

How can someone who's new to real estate build connections on the Internet?
Starting Out
Huntington, West Virginia
How can someone who's new to real estate build connections on the Internet?

Hello everyone, I'm currently new to the real estate investing scene and I've been reading the "How to invest in Real Estate" by Josh Dorkin and Brandon Turner. I've found this book to be a real eye opener to someone like me who has little to no knowledge of real estate. But my question is, how c...