"The asset class is known for its survival during a downturn, but with so much class-A product on the market, will its reputation hold?"Looks like we're about to find out!I actually think this upcoming recession will ...

Okay BPers....I need some input.First - a quick intro.  I am new to REI and this will be my first investment.  I will be making these purchases through my Solo 401k so the usual tax benefits don't apply and my up fron...

Greetings all! Long story short: I'm highly interested in pursuing the buy and hold route as a real estate investor, however, trying to buy in my own backyard (Orange County, CA) is a bit of a challenge due to the ins...

How many of you out there use a Credit card for your investing BIZ or personal life? My wife and I don't use them because of the Dave Ramsey movement, but now that we are doing well with money I might consider it?  wh...

Hello BP Mates,
I have a SF rental in Mesa, AZ currently occupied until next October and will have around $120k in equity by that time. CAP rate and R:V is not great, but appreciation is fantastic.
I was thinking of...

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/04/14/arizona-legislature-prepares-immigration-enforcement-governors-signature/
We have an excellent legal immigration policy which millions of people have used to move to this cou...

Hey All, I'm extremely new to real estate investing I'm married with 4 young children that I homeschool. My husband is employed and of course our only source of income. We live in the San Francisco bay area and will b...

I woke up at my cabin at the lake and got my coffee. My wife turned on the TV and called me into the living room telling me what had happened. I stood there watching and at first thought it was a small plane untill th...

Why are property taxes so high in Cleveland, Ohio, relative to the sales price? I saw a duplex listing price of about $90k with good cash flows, but my goodness.....the property taxes were $4800. This is about 5.5% of...