So I've seen a few posts on here recently from some users saying we should all have Section 8 rentals because they're essentially guaranteed rents and recession-proof.  Now I'm neither for or against Section 8 rentals...

Hey folks, I'm interested to hear how people prefer to store their cash (i.e.; cash that they need to have very quick access to).As we all know, most methods of keeping cash (e.g.; savings accounts) are getting hit wi...

Hi everyone, I'm new to investing and am looking to start in St. Louis. Any advice anyone can offer about the area?

In terms of the widening gap between US and Canadian house prices since 2006, this seems to be a strange economic phenomenon. It is almost as if the US prices are artificially suppressed as both markets appear to have...

I drove around yesterday, and found many multi-families and apartments in that city. I am wondering why developers build multi-families and apartments instead of SFHs there? Do households there prefer renting to buyin...

Several of the sources I've read talk about analysis of a community, but I haven't yet found a newbie's step-by-step guide. So, as an excercise I am attempting to analyze the area surrounding 15021 Tesoro Dr, Corpus ...

The following article was posted in CNN Fri Dec 2, 2010. I have to say as a casual observation, that in Warwick NY we are seeing an uptick and buyers walking into the office. Many are still sitting on the fence, but ...

I am a Canadian investor who is looking to purchase my first turnkey property in the next couple of months.As I am a Canadian resident, who is looking to build out my real estate portfolio. For tax purposes, I was thi...

I'm trying to understand the reasons....pros/cons.... to requiring occupants 19+ years or older to fill out application? In my state you have to be 19+ years of age or older to enter into a legally binding contract. I...

I'm under contract on a cmx-1 building with 3 units. The top 2 units are residential and the first floor is in shell condition. The first floor is permitted for commercial/office use however I'd like to change it t...