I’ve been planning a relocation recently avoiding states that have income taxes. Then it dawned on me that I’m paying 25K a year in property taxes here, which is CONSIDERABLY more than I would pay in income tax on my ...

I have been noticing a trend. And the trend goes like this: the return on investment for those attending 4-year universities is decreasing substantially. For the amount you pay to attend college, it is in many cases n...

My goals are to own enough real estate property that can produce 100k a year after all expenses and after having paid the ALL OFF. This will facilitate early retirement.
I am in mid 20's, and have 160k salary. I am ...

I believe I once read something to the effect of "if you close more than one out of ten offers, you're paying too much." It may have been one out of 30, but I'm curious if others feel that way today. With the books fr...

I need some help on how to find the right people at the bank and how to present a compelling offer to purchase a NPN. We have done the financial analysis, tracked the foreclosure and bankruptcy processes, spoken with...

Here are the details. I been in escrow for the last 5 months on a duplex in Los Angeles where I used the listing agent to represent me. I wanted the units delivered vacant and the realtor expressed to me that the sell...

I read the following article tonight:

Strategic Default or Efficient Breach?

that speaks about the supposed "moral obligation" to continue making payments on an underwater mortgage. The article generally jives wi...

So I signed up with a property manager on my NC property. I'm paying 10% for their services. Last month my tenant was late 13 days on his payment. I just assumed that the late fee collected was going to be paid to me ...

Pretty simple question... but:

1) I know that some/many of you self-manage. You don't need to tell me "ZERO" and elaborate on how great you are. I get it.

2) I'm sure someone out there still uses a PM or PM compan...

For those that have spent considerable time on the platforms or have been following the industry I was hoping you could comment some on what value you think the platforms provide with respect to screening projects.  I...