I have pretty much called every known viable bank or credit union in the greater Austin area in the past year and we now have 15 solid lenders that will loan on specs or our rehab projects. This presents an interesti...

This may be a strange question for those from areas where rain and water are plentiful. But Denver is a desert. Rain is scarce in the summer, water can be rationed, and water bills can be very high if you're allowed...

Check out this bit of socialist propaganda, which is clearly a thinly veiled attempt to promote the government seizing an ever-increasing proportion of our income!

If a new study is correct, some of the most taxed pe...

So a total newbie here, I've done zero deals but am looking to cut my teeth in real estate and looking to make this a career move. I've found a deal, I've run the comps, it all looks great. The deal was on the MLS fun...

Hi All,
I am a newbie here. Love the site and love reading everyone's experiences. Its nice to be "amongst" others with the same interests. Thank you in advance for any insight or advice you can give me! I appreciate ...

Hey all!

I've browsing around looking at houses and most of the deals out there are at least 45 minutes to an hour away from home. How far away from home do you manage your own properties? What's your limit...

I just heard on the podcast today that Illinois definitely isn't.Are there any others to avoid?This is going to be our first investment property so we're trying to make it as stress-free as possible.

Hi BP-Portland. I'm curious about opinions here on the future of Portland's real estate market and if there are any leading indicators you're looking at.I think it'd be hard to deny Portland has had a tough year with ...

I currently own and rent out a SFH to great tenants in New Orleans worth approximately 270K. I rent a small apartment in New Orleans b/c financially it makes more sense. I owe 118K on first mortgage and 18K on second ...

Hi All,I've read through most of the posts on tenants wanting to break their lease, but wanted to post this slightly different flavor here...My tenants just called yesterday w/ a situation... we have a 5 bedroom house...