Economic Update(Monday, February 8, 2021)
Have you ever wondered who originally handed out area codes? For example, why did Vermont get 802 and Southern California 213? Listen closely because the a...

Hi All,Here's my situation:  I'm currently under contract for my first property!  A duplex near uptown.  It needs some cosmetic updates, and I want to finish the attic and turn in into 2 more bedrooms.  My question to...

I guess this is mostly a philosophical question, but it's also objective. I notice many landlords of SFH do things like hire property managers, contractors to do even basic work, and when they renovate they put in top...

Hello all,I have had a property since August 2017 that’s been undergoing a slow rehab.  A month or so ago, I received a letter in the mail from the county informing me that there is a code violation for all sorts of r...

Hey, I received an email about Chis Chico's REI Vault program where for $1,500/month, you are provided with marketing, VA assistant, and a team of other RE investors to help you with your business. Sounds interesting ...

Hey all,I purchased my first rental property May of last year that is a 3-unit student rental. I found a property manager through the attorney I worked with in the area who claimed he uses him on his own properties an...

Background: 
I've always had an interest in owning rental property, but due to living in CA and my inexperience I had assumed it was only accessible to those with significant cash in the bank, so I figured it was som...

While doing back of the napkin due diligence what is a standout factor that will immediately turn you away from analyzing the deal any further?

Different markets surely require different practices...How do you manage your c class and urban properties?

I have my sights set on a Hubzu listed property.  They started the bid at 208k and with no other bidders, I bid to 210k at the last minute.  The reserve had not been met, and they Emailed the following day with a coun...