I was debating this the other day with a friend of mine - why is it that investors seem to really be focusing on finding as many deals as humanly possible? It seems like everywhere I turn folks have the strategy of "a...

Looked at a property this weekend in Fruitvale (Oakland area), within walking distance to train, nice quiet neighborhood.Price: $600kUnit 1: 3 bed/1 bath renovated and vacant, really nice unit, open and airy, 1,150 sq...

I just bought my first 4 unit building 6 months ago. I’ve needed to put some money into it along the way. 3 units are occupied, the 4th is mine. The rent breaks down as:75010251160Total: 2935The expenses:1850 (mortgag...

I own and manage 6 units with $100K in gross rents, all cash-flowing in the Bay Area, while working an "officially" full-time job. Bought the last directly through listing agent, and in contract on 2 duplexes right...

I have been checking into this idea - find vacant land, determine it's general suitability, find developer and sign the option to lease. I found there's not too much people talking about this idea here so I want to op...

working on the latest house (buy and hold) and my main contractor is not living up to my expectations. I have used him before a few times and did not have a problem. In the past, he'd quote something and i had him do ...

Hi Folks,I've heard investing in the inner city and low income/high crime areas is horrible, but I'm here to ask either how you've made it work to be successful, or exactly what kind of nightmare you've had?I've been ...

I've got a property that requires a pretty major rehab (asbestos siding, and needs new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, walls ....).  I have a general contractor that I think will do a good job.  I wanted to do the work as...

For my first purchase, I will be house hacking in a multifamily property. The examples below just happen to be in PA where I have never lived. The questions apply to any property no matter the State. When I return to ...