The realtor just just touted what a great area it was for STR. 

Many CPA's that post on this website 'tout' finding one that is out of state so you can find that real estate focused CPA.

The issue with wholesaling is there is no barrier to entry and it is touted as anyone can do it and a great way to start in real estate.

One of my biggest dilemmas are those who I encounter who tout using the $20-$40K gurus to have them teach/coach and help make connections. 

To me it would be far more accurate to tout the actual equity or say that I am "partnered in ownership of 1100 units".

Hello everyone, I'm very new to real estate investing. My girlfriend and I currently live in CA, but we are looking to move to Utah in the Ogden or Salt Lake City area next summer. We have plans to purchase a duplex a...

If you're making money on the STR and the massive profits that so many tout, you're probably not going to get much in write offs....maybe this year with your accelerated depreciation if you make improvements and do a cost segregation study....but you'll probably be paying more taxes next year on your massive profits.3.

The thing I have found is that the buyer client focuses mainly on "lowest rate"...sometimes, they choose a large national lender that advertises on TV, or through their work (military), or some other outlet touting "best in customer service, etc"...In my experience, the large national lenders often slow down the purchase process, or get to a few days before closing and decide that "no, they don't intend to finance the loan because buyer has xyz in their history".  

When I started out I lived below my means, saved cash, and researched the s**t out of my market for 2 years.

I just got an email from Lending One touting that their rental loan and refi LTV has increased so you might want to check them out.