With the stress of the holidays looming, I thought it could be fun to share the lighter side of real estate. What are some of the funniest experiences you've had as an investor? How did you handle it? What would you d...

With such a high demand for affordable housing in California, Oregon, and other states, has anyone tried developing a manufactured home park or anything similar? What are the challenges with getting it approved? Is it...

Hey guys! Super happy to report: the loan on my first duplex just funded and I'm expecting to pick up the keys tomorrow evening. Paid $700,000 for a duplex: 3 bed/1 bath upstairs and 1 bed/1 bath downstairs in the Nor...

I have read a lot of hype about the Atlanta Beltline over the past few years here in Metro Atlanta. Usually a strong market buzz precipitates it's realization as people jump on the bandwagon and fuel the market dynami...

Recently, most of you are aware, I got struck a deadly blow to my short sale business. When I say I literally spend a majority of my day(not including being a father to 5 and a husband to a very supportive wife) I am ...

First it was the U.S. senator from Nevada John Ensign and now it's South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford who boarded the hypocrisy train.
I, for one think that whatever you do behind closed door as long it's involve only ...

Hey all,My husband and I bought our first rental (a 2B/1B SFH) this year and are hunting for our next deal.  Our current rental is located in a depressed area with low-no appreciation, very low home prices, but averag...

Long post warning!!
While there are plenty of success stories, everyone likes to hear about the struggles especially when its not them.  Here is my tale
It begins pleasantly enough August 3rd.  My husband's aunt had...