Hello all. I have had a 4br/2.5ba house on the market since 10/09 with no offers. I originally had it offered through an agent who basically just stuck a sign in the yard and put it on the mls. I had about 15 peopl...

Hey all,I've listened to a lot of podcasters and I always hear people hawking the idea of travel hacking/travel rewards on credit cards. I don't get the attraction of points over pure, hard cash back on the cards. All...

Hi all. I would love some input from you seasoned RE investors. Part of my character is to question what I'm doing as much as possible. 

On many articles, YouTube videos, podcasts, forums,... I see investors talkin...

Hi BP!  My name is Chris and I'm starting to get more informed about where I should begin my RE journey.  I've decided I'd like to begin investing in rental properties so I can generate some passive income streams whi...

Hi,
A while back, we moved from a small Ranch Style home 7 miles from Holden Beach NC, ( 3 bed 2 bath ) which is worth around $240,000 today. We took out a loan for the price of $107,000 in 2001. It needs to have som...

Hi everybody! First post in the Pro Area forum. I'm in the process of purchasing a 4 plex about 2.5 hours from my house. Currently I manage all of my other units but they are all within a 30 minute radius of me. Was h...

Related to the "Car Enthusiasts" thread. What vehicle(s) do you drive now and why was it your choice?

Does anyone have any experience renting to traveling nurses?  I have an SFR lease ending in June that is located 2 miles from a major University hospital.  Looking at options and looking for recommended booking agenci...

Hey guys, I would love to hear some opinions on my personal finances. I'm a 23 year old fireman in Texas. I make a decent salary and my wife is able to stay home with our two kids. We are able to live confortably beca...

My CPA advised that since I will be managing the rental myself, rental income qualifies as Active (=earned) income (vs. Passive).
Does that sound right?