Last summer my rental in Maple Valley was worth about 450K based on comps. Then it went down to 425K. Even houses 5 doors down that were the EXACT same floor plan and age in the same subdivision were selling for 425K....

I have a strange situation that I'm wondering if I can take advantage of.I'm married to a foreign citizen and I'd like to buy a duplex using a first time home buyer loan but after a few months I plan on leaving the co...

I know some of us travel a good bit, others serve overseas, others invest out of state/country and have never signed a closing in person!Let's hear some of the interesting locations that you've closed properties from....

I am currently working overseas (more than 330 days per year), and want to "House Hack" by purchasing a 4 unit property. I would Owner Occupy one of the units, staying there when I am back in the USA. When I am not th...

I’m new and finally making the move to become more active in RE.My husband and I own three homes-all rented. We bought the last 2 in 2007 just before the collapse but have managed to hold onto them. The same renters h...

Hi, folks!Question: I am entertaining the idea of living overseas for a year to travel as well as save some money because I won't be spending so much (Thailand is calling my name!). I have done some private money lend...

I am an architect in New York and pretty much a beginner in Real Estate investing and development. My fiance, who is from Ireland, bought a derelict home on an ocean front property in her hometown of Sligo, Ireland. I...

Asking for a friend!  I have a buddy who was gifted a property under his name in the Philippines.  It is a high end Condo in the Rockwell area of Manila and is owned free and clear.  It is apparently valued at $700,00...

If you can please share any experience dealing with international properties, investing in rental properties? Destinations like Italy there must be fire sales. Greece was super cheap but recovered later. Panama is a h...

Mornin' BP. I'm new to the site and new to REI but this community has been fantastic already. Quick background. MD raised, residing in Fort Worth, TX now. USAFA grad, spent several years deploying and flying for the A...