The other day, I was thinking out loud to myself. The question on my mind was, how many people who read Donald Trump's books on Real Estate are now building skyscrapers?  The answer is probably, zero. One thing I do k...

I am a general contractor in the NW, been struggling to find my first rehab because of the usual problems: funding, availability, the usual stuff for first timers as myself. When I first moved in the area I met a numb...

I have several turn-key properties that are cash flowing and I'd like to liquidate them soon, but am having difficulty trying to market them to buyers. I have a website and use some social media, but are there other o...

Fundamentals: A Philosophy for Success in Life and Real Estate

Note: This article was written in collaboration with ChatGPT, an AI large language model, and reflects the philosophy and opinions of the author, Aaro...

Hi All - I'm brand new and have a goal to buy a property by EOY.  I'm overwhelmed by which market(s) to choose.  Because I'm in the Bay area, I can't really invest in my backyard so to speak.  Looking out of state (be...

Background and Current SituationI currently own a home in Clovis, CA with $472k owed on a $487k mortgage. My total payment is $3500 (including escrow); it could rent for around $2700. The property is in a prime locati...

Does anyone have any experience with southern Vermont? I'm looking both around Ludlow and around Dover - so Okemo and Mount Snow. I know Kilington and Stowe are strong but I thought being a little closer to major metr...

Hi everyone,
Happy New Year! I wanted to share a bit about my situation and get some advice from those more experienced in real estate.
My wife and I live in Irvine, Orange County, as renters. Over the past few mont...

Do people still buy property in California for any reason other than the weather? Seems like everything else about California sucks. High taxes. Soft on crime. People just stealing whatever and whenever they want. Hom...