I enjoy thinking of the many benefits of owning rental properties that are free and clear of debt. However, I recently began considering some of the potential disadvantages of debt-free rental properties, especially f...

We are getting a divorce and I am keeping the house. My wife asks me to refinance asap to pull her name out of the house, mostly to make it easier for her to buy a house in the future because otherwise lender still co...

I have 4 properties in Bismarck,ND. With the recent oil boom up here, rents have increased dramatically. Oil prices have dropped, but production and trucking havent slowed down and probably wont for awhile.I bought a ...

I'm at a crossroads, torn between two exciting options: buying a business or investing in real estate. While I dream of pursuing both, I need to decide which one to tackle first.

My current income as a Customer Ser...

I'm curious about the various ways investors here have structured their partnerships.  How did you split the workload?  How much did you contribute to the deal?  How much do you get out of the deal?  Did you flip or h...

There are several ways to buy an investment property, each with its own advantages and considerations. Here are some common methods:
Traditional Purchase:Cash: Buying a property outright with cash provides a quick an...

My name is Lysa (Pronounced just like 'Lisa') Taylor and I'm a 22 year old recent college grad from Illinois. Currently, I am an insurance producer full time in Orland Hills, IL. My interest in real estate began a cou...

If someone were to invest say, $10 million in a land development/residential real estate project, what kind of return would you be looking for in order to consider it?  Without getting too wrapped up in all the detail...

Question about a land trust trustee: what are your thoughts about using a title and trust company as the land trust trustee for anonymity purposes? What are the pros and cons of using this setup, especially when it co...

Hi All,
I am having a hard time executing my primary rental strategy with these mortgage rates, and I am exploring other opportunities.
I have recently been looking into buying land and dropping a pre-fab on a slab ...