Here is brief story about my first flip.  My name is Dakota Coburn and I decided a few years ago that becoming a real estate investor was the right career path.  I spent 12 month researching, reading, analyzing, going...

I am about to close on a single fam home in north Austin that I plan to rent. I have found a good property manager as I live out of state. In reviewing the agreement I see that the PM will charge the 8% which is reaso...

Hi BP members,I am looking to invest in a SFH that cost about $400,000.  With 20% down the property will negative cash flow $500/mo.  It breaks even @40% down.  One lender advised me it's better to negative cash flow ...

Saw this article on MSN Money today: The answer to this question will tell you if you're wealthy.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Excerpt from the article:...

My inspiration for real estate investing came from reading Rich Dad Poor Dad. I was so intrigued and held captive by every word in the book that I read it in less than 24 hrs. (It would've took less time if i locked m...

Hey guys, I have a sad situation that I am going to be involved in soon. I am closing on an 11 unit building and two or three of the tenants have been living at their apartments for 15+ years and only paying $300/mont...

I want to know the most creative way you've ever financed a real estate purchase.Mortgage? Pish, I've done that.You sold plasma? Tell me more.Seller Financing? I'm all ears!Brandon Turner told us in  How We Bought a 2...

So here's my situation. Looking for some feedback on what I can do differently next time.I found a multi-unit in a town where I grew up. Five units total, four currently rented. Vacancy rate is low. After getting some...

I'd like to talk about this topic with everybody because I feel its a legitimate problem. WIth a recession upon us we know the housing boom was part of it. Including the fact that some entire housing developments were...

Here's a report from CNN Money on flipping houses that continues the trend of media and government negativity on the housing situation:
House Flipping

Pay special attention to the reporter's remarks about flipping pl...