I purchased 2 SFH last year as rentals, and plan on buying a few more this year, but my long term goal is to build up a portfolio and once the commercial real estate starts hitting a bottom like residential is now, to...

Lee own a couple of SF homes in Dallas, TX in non flood zones but due to recent weather wondering if we should purchase flood insurance. It's ~$600 a year cost. Pretty expensive......

Any thoughts/advice? The bank do...

After meeting with my attorney the other day he suggested in new rental agreements to do a month to month basis for some very good reasons.  In the state I invest, its much easier to get rid of a problem tenant.  He a...

Hi guys,I'm curious if anyone has used crowdfunding platforms such as CrowdStreet and how they became comfortable enough with the general partner/ investment to actually invest?  Were you willing to invest in a market...

In a seller’s market, it is important to avoid certain mistakes if you're buying your first home.>Be comfortable with your mortgage payment. The down payment and interest rate are far less important than what the m...

I have a few SFH rentals currently and have been investing for a couple of years. I would like to move to larger multi-family units (20+ units). I am lacking in the knowledge to invest in these larger size housing u...

Hello, My name is Antony F. Munoz from Portland Oregon, and am new to REI. While doing research, It speaks about building a team and how one of the best ways to build a team is through referrals, but how do you get re...

So my financing is set, I have a handyman but should I get a general contractor or should I manage subcontractors myself? Some criterias:100k and down for purchase priceSFH located in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area...

This thread is inspired by an ongoing debate: Possible to grow without debt?My question isn't whether I should use debt or not - it's how to know when I am over-leveraged. I know there is a degree of personal "feel" t...

I have a rental property in Los Angeles, California, and it’s been on the rental market for less then a week. Just recently, I showed the home to a retired couple that on face value, appear to be great candidates for...