I received a quote of $1200 for an inspector to walk 6 2bed/1bath units and I am curious if that it a competitive bid. This is in southeastern Pa.

This inspector comes highly recommend so as long as that price isn’t...

I am lucky my job allows me to drive all over the region serving customs. Some times, I divert off the main roads into housing areas to do quick scans for empty homes. This is hardly a efficient way to find empty hous...

It's been said that those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it.  There's so much discussion out there about a possible crash, with many experts weighing in on both sides of the debate.  My question in...

In addition to spreadsheets, I was curious if anyone uses a checklist when analyzing properties; a series of questions, reminders, and information to acquire as a guide you use?  Although I'm sure we all do this menta...

Sylvia Lewis from Cumming, GA. I am recently retired from a career in clinical laboratory testing. I sold real estate in GA. during the 80's. I am now interested in real estate investing. I joined this site to learn...

Can someone please articulate the reasons why people go for the 30 yr loan vs the 15 yr? I have interest so why are people more inclined to pay more of it with the 30 yr term?Thanks.

Question: How many of you know that there will be a surge of Commercial Real Estate Notes becoming due in 2010 - 2012

The problem seems to be lack of refinancing dollars and higher vacancy rates....

The new tenant has found mice problem in my rental house which has recently been completely renovated. She has set up 18 traps and still sees mice activities.
Any suggestions for good products? Traps, electronic rep...

Does anyone have any experience using Poplar Homes as a property manager in the Dayton, Ohio area? What is your experience? What level of management did you select? Would you recommend them?

Hi all - can any of you recommend any books or videos I might benefit from reading or watching before buying land? I don't have a ton of capital but intend to start small. Acquire the right property, then build a gara...