I’m considering starting a Self Storage business to find locations, build and flip Storage Facilities. In my mind the 2 or 3 Principals of the company would source the projects, raise money on a project basis, manage...

Hi,I just wanted some thoughts on using sites like Zillow and Trulia for comps and research?Are these site's really reliable. I've found that they're are not reliable at all. 60% of the info is found to be outdated. C...

Hey guys,My brother and I am just starting out in real estate investing. We have been looking for properties to begin our joint endeavor. He has done two previous flips and is a full time real estate agent, this is my...

I was curious if you guys would suggest I register and pay for the services of Property Shark in order to get information on properties I may be interested on doing deals on? Is this a good idea or a waste of money? ...

Hey Everyone,
I'm an investor out of San Diego, CA and I own a few small commercial properties (rental offices) and a couple of single family homes here. I also have one piece of raw land (there used to a residential...

What is the difference between different intermediaries or how would you evaluate them assuming basic conditions are met (timely communication, can complete transaction within IRS deadlines and not a crook).  Im tryin...

Looking at several out-of-state regions to find the right mix of cash flow, CoC, stability and growth potential.  Aren't we all?Given my situation however, I'm finding it near impossible to find any deals structured i...

Hey investors,

I'm interested in branching out to bird dogs for help sourcing more leads. As far as I've heard just pay them $500 per deal closed. Now I have tried this before by posting Craigslist ads and was floo...

Hi all,Me and my partner signed a contract giving us 7 days to do inspections when the document expressed that we get the earnest money back if we don't want to continue with the deal. I quote "Earnest Money Deposit w...

Has anyone successfully used hard money to fund a foreclosure purchase on the courthouse steps? Are hard money lenders typically willing to finance such a purchase, given all of the unknowns/variables? Any thoughts...