We are the buyers in a 4-property multi-family deal.  The property inspector we usually use wasn't available. The seller's agent/listing agent recommended someone she's used before, and we agreed to hire him for the ...

Hello all,Long time lurker, first time poster so be gentle.I live in a small college town and I found a 6-unit apartment that I'm considering purchasing. I have a friend currently renting there ($600/mo) but he's movi...

I want to start off on the right foot and was thinking of getting a gift for my new tenant.Has anyone here done this if so do you have ideas for what to get them?

Just wanted to share the results of our first rental refinance / delayed financing. My husband and I are in our first year of our real estate investing career. Hope to encourage some of the newer people here. There ar...

Any advice out there on the best way to pull away from the full time job and make landlording the main gig. special formulas , cash flow, separate income accounts. My biggest concern is that once I leave my full tim...

A colleague and I are trying this approach to agents with short sale listings on the MLS. We are also agents. Any thoughts?

Dear John,

I'm contacting you in regards to your short sale listing. Do you currently have...

His exact words....'Don't F@#$*&G do it!!!!!!'.  I am very confused now.  I have been researching/reading books, blogs, podcasts, anything I can find about real estate investing over the last month or so, trying t...

I’m considering cashing out my 401(k) and IRA funds to invest in more real estate and would appreciate any advice or insights on whether this idea is viable.
Current Financial Situation:
Significant savings in 401(k...