It's not talking this time, though, if you've been paying attention, you know that I've been preaching this message for years...  Here's an email from this morning names and locations edited out):Hey Ben - Really enjo...

The real estate market is often the subject of speculation and forecasts, some predicting downturns or even crashes. However, based on my extensive experience and observation in the field, I believe there are strong r...

Recent article from the LA Times showcased nearby San Diego as the number #3 city for largest year over year price increase at 7.8%. See article link http://www.latimes.com/sd-fi-case-shiller-august-2...Did you know t...

Like many other real estate investor, I seek to buy and hold real estate, and enjoy the cash flow and any possible appreciation.   However, since my target properties are lower end properties that often requires rehab...

While cashflow is key to keep the property safely under control, I seem to find that the larger returns for our portfolio to date come from strategic growth of equity. My wife and I are still fairly small in our inves...

Hi guys

I live in North Cal, been buying properties for a year, recently got interested in auction sales. I am hoping some of you could share some advice on how to buy from auction, (Trustee vs REO, tenant o...

Lets be honest here. I don't like the wholesaling business. At least a certain segment of that business. There is nothing productive, or creative about taking a property, turning it around and selling it as it is for ...

I’m hearing on the internet, television, and BP the lending standards for big banks are starting to change. Some theorized prices for housing will fall, others think nothing will happen and we’ll all go back to our on...

Aloha, everyone! Out of curiosity, what strategy (Fix & Flip, Rent, Wholesaling, House Hack, BRRRR, etc.) did you use when you bought your first investment property.  I know there are so many variables to consider...

A loan made to an individual or a business can be secured by real estate or real property. This is also called real estate lending, or trust deed investing. A trust deed is recorded, putting a lien on the Title to the...