One of my goals that I set forth Monday the 12th was to read "How to invest in real estate and post a short summary. First, let me say that this book is by no means an all-encompassing, in-depth guide to every facet o...

There is a reason why I am not a rehabber…..

April 1 (Fools Day) My Banker was very friendly. Said he wished I would get a contractor because I didn’t know what I was doing. Best rate I could get was 6 points ab...

I'm so tired of my fax/printer/scanner

I wrote a blog a while back on how irritating my fax/printer/scanner really is.

I started researching some different internet fax services. The idea to me is great, the prices...

Hi there,

I would like to know if is advisable to buy a home to fix and flip and close on it with 100% of the payment coming from my HELOC. My home is free and clear and I have a $250,000 HELOC. I would like to buy,...

I have been in the cell phone business for 6+ years and I am considering a career change. I am thinking about becoming a RE agent then getting my brokers license. I think I would enjoy this industry a lot more. I h...

I am considering staging rental units.  Has anyone else tried this?Do you think I can rent a unit faster or for more money if it is staged?I've staged homes for rent and I've rented furnished apartments but I've never...

I am finishing up doing a rehab on a 6 unit building on the southside of Chicago, now I am ready for my next building (again looking for 6 to 12 units).  To my surprise, prices have gone up on properties (I thought th...

I'm buying a small duplex that needs 20k work, not including labor. I'll be doing the work. Do I do a SOW, just to learn how or do I just track the expenses and hours of labor?  When I say, "I", I'm referring to my ...

I am looking at adding a second computer.

Locally they are dumping off remaining inventory with Windows 7 to make way for new computers with Windows 8.The windows 7 has very powerful processor,hard drive,and ram numb...

So I got a call from an out of state owner who wants to sell a house where I live. Its a great deal that I plan on wholesaling. I found the ARV and we have roughly agreed on a price range. I am going to view the house...