I'm aware that people are buying homes now. I know an agent in SoCal who has sold 57 homes in 2008 and already has sold 10 in 2009. She tells me that these people are buying retirement homes. Most of them will rent, l...

Builders: Is there a particular percentage of the ARV or other rule of thumb that you rely on to calculate what you can pay for a developed (or

undeveloped) lot?

Stock market investors are often so focused on growth that many do not realize how the leverage, cash flow, and tax-deferral of real estate investing can combine to produce potent returns. And when mixed with the powe...

This question lingers in my mind and I'd love to hear from investors/ landlords who survived the 08/09 market downturn. I invest in my backyard and it hasn't taken as big a hit as other coastal cities did. But I've he...

Hello, I am an investor in the DC, Maryland, Virginia area. I love in Montgomery County. Currently I own one SFH rental in Lanham (PG County). I bought the house for about 180K and collect $1800 per month (about $500 ...

Greetings!
I've been somewhat on the hunt for SFR's and some multi-family's (mostly duplexes) to invest in as a first-time investor. Where are you all looking to find good deals (particularly for good cash flow)? I'v...

I am currently renovating a duplex in Denver, Colorado.  I purchased the duplex in May and began renovations in June with a completion date around mid-September.  After the renovations are complete, I plan to get an i...

I'm noticing a lot of sellers have a house or a building AND a vacant lot next door, and when they go to sell they are selling both as one listing. I have twice now tried to work a deal with the sellers to split the l...

Hello BP.  I'm currently analyzing the Birmingham and Huntsville markets and would like some feedback from investors or professionals who have done business there within the last few years.  My research indicates that...

It’s tax season! Yay! Can we detect sarcasm when it’s typed out? Since April is fast approaching that means many of us will need to file our Federal Tax Returns. Even if you are filing an extension I have tried to...