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Nate Garvey Top mistakes new investors make?
5 August 2025 | 10 replies
What actions can/should be taken to avoid these mistakes
Renee Adams Biggest rookie mistake when setting up your first Airbnb?
30 July 2025 | 31 replies
Made the same mistake except with VRBO!
Iris Sanchez Big rookie mistake
31 July 2025 | 10 replies

Hi everyone i purchased my first rental condo in 2021 and it’s been renovated and rented all these years, I bought it all cash so the process was easy. I tried to apply for a refinance DSCR loan and was denied because...

James McGovern Biggest mistake in negotiating a listing agreement
5 August 2025 | 5 replies

Some listing agents negotiate a total amount for both them and the buyer's agent. The problem with this is if a buyer comes along who has negotiated, say, 1.5% with their agent, you need to make sure that your Realtor...

Corey Goldstein Top property management mistakes that cost owners big time
9 August 2025 | 3 replies

Look, managing property isn’t rocket science, but it is a business. And like any business, if you ignore the fundamentals, you’ll get burned. I’ve seen smart owners lose tens of thousands because of poor management de...

Traci Sebastian Avoid These 3 Costly Mistakes New Real Estate Investors Make
15 July 2025 | 0 replies
I've seen many new investors stumble over the same hurdles, and I want to share the top three mistakes to help you avoid them:1.
Shlomo Rozen Foreclosured auction, opportunity or mistake?
22 July 2025 | 5 replies

There is an auction for a 2 bed 1 bath house (under 1000 square ft) building in 1985 in a very nice and popular area. The starting bid is around $6000. Comps in the area are showing $200k as a conservative sale price....

Molly Hane Mistake or Opportunity?!
16 July 2025 | 5 replies

I am someone who will make any situation work... but I think I need external advice from seasoned investors on whether or not it's worth my time and money on this one. please read my confusing list of thoughts and let...

Andrew Lee New Investor Seeking Multifamily Insights
6 August 2025 | 8 replies
One big mistake investors take with PMs is thinking they are house sitters.
Andrew Lee New Investor Seeking Multifamily Insights
5 August 2025 | 9 replies
- Common mistakes to avoid as an out-of-state investor?