Speak splain:I think Ricky Ricardo once told Lucy to “speak splain English.” As an investor, you should listen to Ricky’s words of wisdom. It’s often too easy for us to switch from speaking English to the other langua...

Hi all! First time pursuing a rental property and looking for input from people more seasoned than I am! Our Denver home has appreciated $175-200k in value since we purchased it 4 years ago (for $410k), and we are loo...

I have used 2 different CPA's  and they all seem to think alike. Both prefer I max out my SEP IRA / HSA before putting the money into real estate. I put a nice chunk of cash into both but I want real estate to be my m...

Take advantage of depreciation: Depreciation is a tax deduction that allows you to recover the cost of your investment property over its useful life. By taking advantage of this deduction, you can reduce your taxable ...

I recently came upon a blog about tax sale properties and it seems like a really good way to find some hidden diamonds. I understand that the bidder is fully responsible for doing all the research on a property that i...

Do any of you ever require any supplemental information from servers or waitresses to corroborate their income? If so, what else do you ask for? Tax statements?  I know servers can do pretty well making tips however I...

I just talked to a lender and he states that I wouldn't be able to qualify for a loan due to not having much credibility from my W2 statements.The previous two years I wasn't really working. I was in college and didn'...

Hello All,I am new to RE investing and am trying to find help online with Multi-Family investing and I find several courses ranging from $3000 to $15000. I am not sure if I need to take these courses or can learn on m...