We are new to real estate investing and are considering the Toledo, OH market. Does anyone know about how long it takes to rent in this market? We are looking at properties in the 43612 zip.

You have probably observed that your best first investment is in yourself. Even if you have closed a few deals in the past, you must have a mentor who can help take you to the next level in your real estate invest...

Investor Jim Rogers said "I would not be buying U.S. Real Estate" in a podcast two days ago. He then adds "The Chinese rush to buy U.S. Real Estate is probably a sign of a top in that market." Jim Rogers is a respecte...

I need some advice estimating rehab cost!

I'm buying a duplex in an area that has appreciated quickly over the past 5 years. I had initially anticipated making repairs to the house then holding it as a rental, but am...

I've had conflicting thoughts about starting this topic, but figured that my real estate life is pretty much an open book anyway, so here goes...

My wife and I are in the process of designing our new house th...

Hey everybody!I am going to reach out to some landlords this week to make a few offers. I'd really like to weigh both Subject Tos and Lease Options, and how to know which is better for which situation. Some thoughts t...

So my wife and I went on a Disney Cruise last week. While on our trip we met a family from the Dayton OH area who, in addition to owning an HVAC business, owns 20 doors in that area. We are in the Charlotte NC area an...

So I think the good news around real estate is only going to continue for some time to come.  I believe we could see 5%-10% appreciation between now and 18-36 months on a national level and much more in local markets ...

This post/subject, is to help the new guy, and keep him/her from wasting thousands of hours to achieve nothing!   So to begin:  Is anybody else tired of the "You can start investing in real estate with 0 down" garbage...