Did anyone else watch yesterday's episode of Shark Tank?A new Real Estate Crowdfunding company called Tycoon was on. The owner of the company as well as the entire crowdfunding industry was bashed pretty hard by the S...

Hi BP,I'm in the process of purchasing a duplex in LA.  The owner passed and left the house to her 95 year old sister, who is selling it.  The front unit is empty, but the back unit has been occupied by a couple and t...

I have ~500k liquid to invest but still confused where to start. Everything I've been reading has been about eventually raising capital but how do you start when you already have the capital? I'm looking for max cash ...

I’m really excited to rent the upstairs apartment to my new duplex. I just posted my rental on Zillow and have several viewings scheduled. Anyone have advise or tips on how to further screen tenants prior to the viewi...

http://business.ftc.gov/documents/bus49-using-consumer-reports-what-landlords-need-know

Hey everyone,

So I read this online today, and am wondering if others are properly following the law when screening tenants? I...

Hi, I just finished listening to an episode on biggerpockets and the guest (investor) on there said she often makes lowball offers and hoping one would stick. I do love that idea; however, my question is does that com...

Is there a way for the tenants to pay rent at a store? A couple of my tenants don't have computers and can't pay online. I will not go to the property and physically collect rent and really don't prefer mailed checks ...

I came across a great article about an accountant who is also a real estate investor. He gives great advice on setting up your real estate investing business. I will have to read it over to really but some pieces t...

I have a SFR that I just put on the rental market after two years of remodeling.  The place is brand new from the studs in.  I have had a myriad of unqualified people inquire.  I did get a request from a person who is...

I personally try to alternate between real estate/business books and then something more "entertaining" like a fictional novel or biography. I'm down to my last few books on the shelf and am looking for fresh ideas fo...