I keep reading these stories of people starting off in Real Estate with no money. They hook up with a Private Money Lender then obtain properties to hold for long term investments. Can anyone elaborate on how this is ...

I have been looking at turnkey investment companies lately for out of state investing.  One of the common themes is that there may be a discrepancy between the asking price and the appraised value(possibly higher)  So...

Hi, everyone! What are your thoughts on Cozy or TurboTenant?. I will own five units from two properties by mid-August. I want to manage them online as much as possible. Both of these free management tools look promisi...

This is a follow-up to my recent post about IRA audit myths. In this long sequel, I will discuss hiring audit and "IRS audit insurance."
1. DIY IRS audits.
Can you defend yourself against an IRS audit without hired ...

Hey Everyone,My name is Isaac Johnson. I'm a local real estate investor and agent. Recently I was helping a client find property in NWA and every single house we looked at was an AirBNB that had been bought less than ...

Newbie here. Any tips on getting quotes from contractors on rehab? I've sent out photos and scope of work to contractors to get quotes but I get no response back once I send it. I don't have the option of taking every...

I have started building my own portfolio mostly consisting of single family homes. Theses homes are pretty concentrated in Eastern NC, where I live, I have always been able to scout the homes out. I have been consider...

Hi Everyone,I am based out of San Fernando Valley in LA county. If anybody is else also near by would definitely be great to meet up or connect. I am looking for real estate meet up groups.Given that I live in SoCal, ...

Good Evening BP,
I'm new to the site and to long distance real estate investing. I've been trying to come up with a market that has the best of both worlds, cash flow and appreciation. Every time I make a decision, I...

I have been seeing that cities like Cleveland and Columbus (Ohio) are becoming increasingly more popular for investors. I'd be curious to know what is making these markets stand out to investors.Any advice based on ex...