I am considering partnering with a contractor on a rehab and need some ideas on how to protect my investment in the property. The contractor used a hard money loan to acquire the property and would like for me to ...

Long story short. I got into contract for a duplex 80k off list price with the listing agent who had me pre-approved with her preferred lender. She has a long working history with this lender and at this point I'm sen...

Hi everyone! I'm new to the forums and to REI. I haven't done my first deal yet. Actually, my husband and I nearly bought a place earlier this year. That place fell through at the last minute, but although I was hugel...

I have been watching some podcasts concerning impending implementation of Dodd Frank law as it pertains to Lease Optioning. I am very concerned as to how to proceed Renting to Own for my homes in a way that is aafe. A...

Here is a big pro tip:
Stop buying on the MLS. It’s too expensive! There is a process called "Buying Off Market". Where do you think all of those properties on the MLS come from? They were "off market" until they wer...

TL;DR: Recent article suggests rent hikes aren't just about landlord greed - rising costs across the board are a major factor.
Just read an eye-opening article about the recent rent crisis. It challenged my assumpti...

I was stunned when our family friend told me that she would contribute $100 K in cash towards my purchase of a $250,000 Duplex at Tinley Park, Il. I already made an offer on this Duplex and waiting for the Seller's ba...

I have been thinking of investing in multi-family syndications as a way of moving away from active direct investments into more passive investments to simplify life.I found this article in the link below very interest...

Being in a low yield area and confined to a daily job (low yield requires job) brings desire for out of town property. As best as I can gather buy and hold partnerships are problematic.

As an out of state investor w...

There is an abandoned 5 unit property that needs a complete gut and renovation. It is about 2500 sq feet. How much do you think something like that would cost, and more importantly, where could I find financing ...