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Jovany Espinoza New investor seeking mentor or like-minded individuals
27 August 2025 | 17 replies
Hi Jovany,It has been a while since I had a section 8 tenant, but if you want to focus on that, when you settle on a market can contact the local organization that handles those vouchers (for example, in Madison, WI it's the City of Madison Dept. of Planning, Community and Economic Development and for surrounding communities, it is through Dane County Housing Authority.Those groups can give you an idea on their demand and rental rates (as I recall based on bedrooms) and basics on housing safety standards you will need to meet as the Fed.
Marc Shin What's a fair amount to charge for an STR pet fee?
27 August 2025 | 29 replies
Honestly, $25 per pet per stay is fair for a basic cleaning buffer, especially if your place doesn’t require heavy cleanup after pets.
Sireno Mattie Costs to Rehab - Pittsburgh (Help a new guy out)
26 August 2025 | 8 replies
Roof replacement would be closer to $10,000.Full bathroom remodel: around $8,000Full kitchen: around $25,000 for a basic kitchen.
Elijah Santiago Intro to real estate
25 August 2025 | 7 replies
One great way to begin is by educating yourself with the basics of real estate investing.
Rebecca Staples Anyone have experience with Strandpark Properties
24 August 2025 | 9 replies
New doors, drawer fronts, and hardware.Option 2: Pre-fabricated shaker-style cabinets.Countertops ($1,750):Laminate countertops.Backsplash ($600):Basic ceramic tile.Flooring ($1,250):Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP).
Austin Fowler If you had $1M, how would you invest it?
1 September 2025 | 67 replies
I know on the ramp up for all but those that basically inherited wealth  debt is necessary.
Stacy Unger Getting Started with Investing
26 August 2025 | 14 replies
I also learned the basics of analyzing deals, estimating cash flow, and understanding tax benefits like depreciation and write-offs.But here’s the key: no amount of planning will make you feel 100% ready.
Giovanni Rodriguez Getting started as an investor with some questions
26 August 2025 | 24 replies
If this is the angle you are leaning to, we have to get some basics out of the way.
Matthew Irish-Jones The 5 Ugly Truths of Real Estate Investing
26 August 2025 | 31 replies
They basically dont have time or desire to be a landlord save maybe a LP or something.. there is no need to own rentals if your education bizzness is making you 1 to 10 mil or more a in earnings who needs RE rentals at that point they would just be a time suck and a drag on their bizzness.all your other points are spot on.. its a long game and much harder than it appears for sure. 
Patryk Klasa SDIRA >>how to invest
24 August 2025 | 13 replies
Basically, you'll start by idenfitying a custodian like Advanta IRA, Quest, Provident, NuView, etc.