First, I'm confused as to what exactly caused the housing bubble of 2007. It sounds like people were unable to pay their mortgages, thus resulting in foreclosure, but why were they suddenly unable to pay in the first ...

Hi all, as I've been getting more into real estate investing, it's become quite clear that the US tax code favors business owners and real estate investors rather than W2 employees or self-employed business owners. On...

This is something that I haven't seen yet as far as an investment strategy. I've thought about taking the cash flows from the rental and putting it towards the principle on the loan in order to expedite acquisition of...

I've been thinking what people would do (or rather, what's the best thing to do) when they receive a lump sum of money for whatever reason.
Would you...
1. Pay off your primary residence (90-100%), and invest the re...

I know not everyone is against C and D properties but I have a few cases for them as a viable asset to invest in.
1. Cheaper price point to get started in real estate (cheaper is not as worse)
2. It is less affected...

I am using the BP rental calc to evaluate properties for potential rental performance. What numbers is everyone using for their expenses?I am using:Vacancy- 6%-8% this gives me one months rent at 8% or just enough to ...

Hey guys my name is George Yu and I love passive real estate. The idea of investing into something and then collecting mailbox money whether you feel like working or not is like having your own golden chicken as long ...

I want to build equity with my primary home as soon as possible. And I came across a method using HELOC to reduce the interest paid to the mortgage. Does any one have experience with it?

A - Invest $100, add value to $120, market corrects to $100 in year 1, but you achieve an 8% return from cash flow and principal reduction.B - Invest $100, add value to $120, market remains as-is (or it takes longer t...

Ok, so I understand that everyone's situation, property, location is different and thus I'm stressing that this was just my own personal experience and I'm over it - after only 2 weeks ;-)Beginning of the year I decid...