Good instincts — you’re thinking about it the right way.

It’s no longer just about buying a property; it’s about acquiring the right asset and operating it with professional precision.Pillar 1: Data-Driven Investing is the New StandardThe era of “gut instinct” investing is over.

I am interested in a 4-family property. The asking is $850k. Comps are between $890-1.1M. It's priced low because the units are rent controlled. I have been negotiating with the seller and we have come to this:Sale pr...

Possible long post.Over the past several years I keep meeting people who are successfully invested in real estate.  Some use the cash flow to fund their hobbies but at least 2 of the people have completely replaced th...

Quote from @Gren Thomas: Hello, I don’t know if this is a stupid question, but what’s the universal size dumpster for any remodel, from cosmetic to full gut?

That “cut fast, move faster” discipline is something I’ve had to train myself into after years in brokerage where the instinct was to chase every whisper.Totally agree the onus is on us as buyers to underwrite reality, not dreams—and not waste time when the numbers don’t land.

Gut says commercial or multi family.  

Quote from @Zulu Black: Got a DSCR loan quote for a 3-family purchase and wanted to get a gut check from the community.

Trust the data you see (income, employment history, etc) but also your gut, do you feel good about that person?

Right now, the location has been gutted down to the studs by the previous owner.