So, there's been a big shake-up in the real estate world, especially for agents. Basically, the way agents earn their commissions is changing due to a settlement that's aiming to make things more transparent and fair....

Oh why do those words strike the fear of god into me??? LOL..Banks...I hate em with a passion. But with so many reo's you gotta put the offers in and play their game, right?. But man, the way they do business. So inve...

How can a newbie investor find the most landlord friendly states, cities to buy small multi-family buildings (4-10 units)?

OK here's an odd one...at least for me:
Had 2 apartments open up side by side one month. Rehabbed both, both on market same time.

Found 2 tenant prospects SAME DAY. Both single moms, both qualified, they picked e...

I'm dumbfounded by this behavior but see it all the time. I'm trying to buy properties. I'm a well-qualified, licensed broker and don't need representation. I don't have MLS access because I don't need it when buying ...

I am buying a 4 unit property. Currently 2 of the 4 units are rented near but slightly below market rate. The owner stated he could deliver the units empty if needed. I do not plan on doing major repairs at the moment...

So we all agree obvious PITA applicants are to be avoided. To those more experienced out there, how do you reject them without them claiming discrimination and suing you? I'd like to tell this applicant that "I'm rent...

As you may have heard, today Fed annouced QE3 of 40B per month (i.e. printing press) with no end in sight. Precious metals soared instantly along with the stock market. I wonder what it means to the real estate market...

Home sales soared nationwide in February leading many market analysts to wonder if the bottom has finally come for the distressed U.S. housing market. But it is important to note that sales also rose in December and ...