I live in SoCal and am a new investor.  New as in I haven't invested in anything yet, but I am actively looking.  As we all know living in SoCal presents some limited options for investing locally so, much like others...

Economic Update(Monday, December 7, 2020)
Everyone keeps asking when will Congress pass a new stimulus package that our economy so desperately needs? The good news is that Congress is once again considering severa...

I bought a duplex from a local builder in New Braunfels, TX.  Right before the expiration of the 1 year warranty, I hired a professional inspector to inspect the units.  The inspector gave a list of items to repair.  ...

Hey all. Seeking some advice on how to handle a new tenant asking for a discount on rent. The story is we purchased a property and did a minor rehab (flooring, paint, new kitchen appliances, new bathroom vanities, e...

"A “doom loop” therefore looms for Chicago and many other cities: Commercial leases don’t get renewed, leading to slashed commercial property tax valuations, forcing a higher tax burden on homes, reducing the value of...

I personally believe that any strategy for REI must match the particular market and the resources a person has available.  There have been some recent discussions about the buy and hold strategy and of course there is...

I'm looking to sell some rehabbed properties in SE Michigan. The properties are in B/C type neighbourhoods and I'm considering whether it will be easier and quicker to sell them using land contracts compared to conven...

I don't know about everyone else, but I got into real estate to be an investor: to buy/sell/rent.  I don't want to burn my Saturdays running around unlocking doors for prospective buyers/tenants or meeting up with con...

Does anyone on here do short term rentals in Duluth MN? What is has your experience been like? Do you have any property managers you can recommend? What are your 'seasons' like? 

"What is holding you back?"4 years ago this week, I asked this question and it got thousands of responses. The market roared upward for 3 years after that. Over the last year, interest rates have increased and it has ...