I invested in a private REIT a few years ago and it went poorly.  They are returning 10% of the principal.  It shows up in my online account, but they have not allowed access to the funds.  If I get the money in 2025,...

Hey guys, 31, married male who's realizing his spouse has absolutely zero interest in real estate. Let alone trying to learn real estate or how it can be an escape route from our boring 9-5 approach to something bette...

I've final taken the first step to realize financial freedom. Spent the past 4yrs reading, studying and listening to podcast on realestate investing. No action taken until now. I'm anxious but excited at the same time...

I just listed my home with a flat fee lister via Owners.com. That gets me a local MLS listing, and on Realtor.com and many others.
Sadly, after I hit the send button on the last piece of paperwork for the deal, I saw...

I sold a property in early 2022 that I purchased and renovated in 2021. Do I need to write off the renovation expenses in 2021 or do I wait and add those to my cost basis when I file for 2022? Thanks!Josh

Good Morning-There are a few duplexes in my local area that look great, but due to lack of funds for a down payment, seller financing might be an option.  The properties are owned free and clear.  Before I try to make...

I've recently started a quest to buy at the foreclosure auctions.
I read in the rules that the plaintiff (the bank) can bid up to the final judgement order as their maximum bid.
On most auctions the final judgement or...

..that they essentially have a "middle man"? I guess I can't wrap my brain around someone who   1. Puts their home up FSBO (Zillow, Craigslist, etc) at a certain price (let's say $135K).    2. Almost immediately they ...

My wife and I own a condo in San Diego. We are planning on upgrading to a "real" house soon  when kids come. We are going to hold onto our condo when we move. I see that we don't pay capital gains if we have lived in ...

So, I'm in the middle of a deal that will be my "catalyst" deal.   One that, if it goes through, will propel my earnings way higher than I originally estimated.  On top of that, it will accelerate my timing for purcha...