hello my name George and I'm eager to learn real estate investing either being flippes or rentals. I want to hear from people that have done it, how you started? What steps did you take to  acquire the money to buy yo...

I was burnt out. For nearly fifteen years I had worked as a commercial photographer trying to balance art and commerce. I felt like I had failed. The commerce me had killed the creative me. The problem was that fi...

So I was over on Tim Wieneke's great thread on the hazards of going into vacant properties and several posters mentioned that they carry concealed weapons.

I'd like to find out what type of concealed weapons are most...

You've heard that old adage about a person who tries to represent themselves in a real estate transaction has a fool for a client....

I think the market is pretty strong in my neck of the woods, and I am aimi...

I have been speaking with a realtor for a few weeks now; she was a work colleague's recommendation. We get along well and she is very professional but I'm not exactly sure what's happening here. She offered to get tog...

Hi Everyone,I am denying two applicants (co-applicants) that applied for one of my units.  The two applicants are not married.  I mainly communicate with one of the applicants.  After I denied them, she is asking for ...

I am fully underwritten for an FHA loan to buy a 2-4 unit property in the bay area up to $550,000 ( possible higher depending on the income of the other units).I am considering a place in West Oakland, currently a sli...

Fellow landlords, are the following something you would considered "normal wear and tear" or no?

Window blinds - these blinds were brand new before the tenant moved in 16 months ago. I am not sure what happe...

Hello all,

I am located here in Dallas, Texas and attended a free introductory seminar from Lifestyles Unlimited REIA last night. I enjoyed listening to what they had to say and the speaker was very informative.

I ...

So I had a local agent, a young one that has not seen a downturn in the market, reach out to me and ask me what I was looking for in a house. I have been approved by my mortgage person for up to a certain amount, and ...