I have been noticing the competition stepping up in mainstream investing as of late. Well, at least in regards to preexisting inventory.  As a new investor, I can honestly say my first year in the game has been easier...

Do you mind answering a few questions?  I understand that not all investors have the same criteria.  Since I've experienced all types of investors, I want to see if there is a majority or if I'm just an odd ball encou...

Hi we are looking to buy our first rental property, what price range do you use when buying a rental? Market, 90%, 80%, 70% ARV? I realize situations are different but just as a "general" rule? Thank you, Robyn ...

***June 2020 NEW UPDATE***: As a follow-up from my deal in contract below, I am thankful we are still in contract due to Covid-19. But now, the Buyers want to renegotiate a lower purchase price significantly reducing ...

I am in a pretty good situation but not sure exactly how the paperwork should work.  I have a partner that has money and is willing to put the full 25% down on properties that I find for a share of the deal.  He is al...

Has anyone used hard money loans to purchase a buy and hold rental property? I have excellent credit and cash reserves, but I want to buy a fixer and don't want to deplete my reserves on one property.

Has anyone t...

To begin, ask yourself these questions... If this snapshot were taken from a Real Estate Investor's playbook: - Who are you? - Who is the opposing Team? - What do the boundaries represent? - What are the rules? - What...

I am reading headlines about the market plunging worldwide due to the likelihood of a Trump win.  What could this mean for real estate?  Is anyone holding off on buying until things settle down a bit?  Any reason to b...

I am from Central Illinois and have been reading a ton of blogs about self storage success. It’s something I would be interested in trying out, but my question is: how do you determine whether or not a market is too s...

Investors,there are no right or wrong answers to this question, everyone please feel free to answer. In your opinion, what do you think will happen to your local, or national real estate market in the next year or two...