Go to @Leka Devatha's real estate investor meetups in Seattle.

I feel like that has to be rare.Happy to connect with investors in the DMV and beyond.

Investors and homeowners: Timing is everything. What if you could secure your next property before selling your current one—without the stress?

I got recertified in the military on my weapon every 6 months and without regular practice and in a controlled environment I still had difficulty with the target.It gives many (not all) people a false sense of security, like they're going to pull out their weapon and go Steven Segal on the situation, when the most appropriate response most of the time is to exit the situation (run/hide/etc).There are reasonable alternatives to carrying a firearm that are at least worth considering for your particular situation. 

Where does that rent compare to market rent?

We have taken a few real estate classes and read countless books to grow our financial knowledge.

I am looking to buy Section 8 properties in Los Angeles.

@Gary Bonds owning a few rentals is not a business at least according to my accountant, Best to attempt to qualify using your personal income.

You just ask to be added to their customer list and they'll come automatically when the snow hits.  

Has anyone had any success negotiating a lowered payoff for a medicare lien on a property headed for foreclosure auction?  My seller is on hospice and her old house is scheduled for lender auction soon but comes with ...