Linky link. For those unaware, we had a tragedy in Oakland this past weekend. Fire. About two dozen people lived in the building. Dozens are dead, in what reads like something out of the developing world: very large p...

:D There was a recent BP thread on this and the discussion stopped. Can someone tell me exactly what the requirements are to finance a downpayment on a prfoperty that is going to be mortgaged anyway? Is down-payment ...

What a lead! I do need help. Wifey and I are visiting state # 47 friday, west virginia. The WV prison in Moundsville was closed in mid 90's- haunted! We're taking a tour beginning at 11 at night sat and then get locke...

Hello all! 34 year old father of 4 in SoCal. Looking to pull out $300k in equity to purchase multiple condo/apart in an area that has best rental $ on return of investment. My parents are in the landlord business and ...

As I sit here working, I'm watching one of my favorite movies from my childhood, Iron Eagle. It got me wondering what movies the rest of you were hooked on in your younger years (I think this will separate us into ag...

friends in #SanJose. Your help is appreciated!! Please share, email and speak up. Oppose the San Jose City Council's Effort to Prohibit Owners from Collecting Rent ( to recover lost rent in the future)
A proposal by ...

my husband and I built a new home that was completed january 2012. Just a few weeks ago he accepted a job promotion out of state. Because we built the home there is little to no equity so we've decided to rent it for ...

Hi everyone. Long time reader here.There is a busy road with 8 single family houses. The area, once out of the way, has grown into a hot new area of town.The land where these homes sit, is now becoming prime retail/of...

Im looking at a property right now priced at $20,000. I estimate renovation at about another 20k, so I'm in it for 40k. Cash flow would be great as rent in this area are 800/month for this type of house, but I cant se...

Hello fellow members! I have a question:I'm looking to buy and hold a SFR in Houston, purchase price under 85k, should be in decent shape, and I'm trying to decide on the area and hope you can help me. I was really in...