The 2 basic reasons we buy real estate, according to conventional wisdom, are: 1.To protect buying power2.To increase buying powerHowever, it has been well documented that RE does not outpace inflation. Check out this...

We are purchasing a STR in Maui. I had wanted to start small, a 1 bed/1 bath, but the analysis showed they didn't cash flow very well at the purchase price. We put in a low ball offer on a 2 bed/2 bath, and it was acc...

Most of my off-market deals come from real estate brokers. Because of my track record and reputation,brokers come to me before they list their buildings. I follow through and close on every deal I put my EMD on so I n...

I am looking to purchase an apartment complex in Los Angeles. Target price being around 1 million. Most properties I’ve seen are in bad neighborhoods. Mostly east Los Angeles or Crenshaw area. Wondering if this is a s...

Hi all,Anyone have any experience with buy and hold rentals in Richmond Virginia? Anyone targeting the areas around VCU or University of Richmond?How is the market for student housing around the Fan?

Hi BiggerPocketers,
As I proceed on my quest to setup my first Apartment syndication deal I have encountered some questions on how to structure the required business entities and thought what better place to ask thes...

I wanted to get feedback if anyone is having any success with their mailering campaign in Southern California. It seem that the area is so over saturated with other investors sending yellow letters and other types tha...

I am in the Dallas/East Texas market, and am interested in getting involved in real estate as a long-term investment strategy. Because my aims are long-term, I am comparing potential Real Estate Investments with the l...

Does the COCR change over time or is that relevant? For instance, if it is determined that the COCR is 20% before purchase and rents are increased during year 2 and the COCR increases by 5%, is that relevant and shoul...

Yesterday I attended a free seminar put on by "Abundance EDU". There I ended up paying 2340$ US to join an affiliate company (Simple Real Estate) that aids in purchasing tax liens in the US; their site and support tea...