Just wanted to get some opinions on picking up the hammer and helping out. Some people say to run a successful rehab business, never pick up the hammer. Others say help out. So, what are your opinions on this? Thanks ...

Hi everyone, My name is Matt Snow, and I am very new to this whole world of real estate investing. I graduated from PLNU in San Diego with a Business Admin degree in 2010, and moved up to Santa Cruz in 2013. During th...

I’m house hacking a duplex and the last tenant’s lease ended on the 31st. I’ve been looking for a new renter for two weeks and haven’t found anyone who I liked who also wanted the unit. The rent is on the higher end i...

Ooopss.. I post it in the wrong forum. I just moved it from General Info to Starting Out. Here's my story.

I owned a condo with 2 bedroom and 2 bath. I rented the other bedroom to help pay my mortgage. I found out af...

Hi all,I am trying to hammer out the repairs and replacements a tenant is responsible to pay for as well as my responsibilities as the home owner. I have been reading on BP and the answers are all over the map. Will y...

So, there's this house that has been deeply discounted about $100,000 off its original listing price. Just last month there were 3 armed robberies next door to that house on a street with businesses. There have been m...

Hello, all. I tried to look through the forums for a related topic to this, but couldn't find one. With all the news of mass shootings, more and more people are buying weapons for their own protection. This isn't to s...

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Fundamentals: A Philosophy for Success in Life and Real Estate

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