Just wanted to see what people do. I've owned RE for about 3-4 years and I haven't told a single coworker about it. I'm a private person in general. Still though sometimes I consider it. I think it's interesting conve...

While replying to another thread about family size, I was reminded of two separate incidents regarding size of another nature.The first was a few years ago when I showed a vacant 2BR/1BA house to woman who had called ...

Yes, I've been mostly lurking these past few months as I try to deal with situations preventing me from focusing on REI without distraction.  In the meantime,  I need ideas to chew on until then.  So this question is ...

Calling all landlords,I would love to get feedback on what other landlords are using for tenant screening services. Company or service referrals, cost, pros, cons? I will be renting both units in my first duplex in th...

Since Socialism is the hot topic of the day, I would like to ask folks an honest question.

If you are a conservative, how are you able to support a war in Iraq with such a large price tag, yet be so against helping o...

Hello All!Looking into Portland rentals: long term (12 months or more) . Purchase price up to 500k. Currently in Portland driving around. Interested in areas with high chances of positive cash flow with 20% down finan...

Hello BP, I’m in need of some advice.A few days ago a contractor working on one of my out of state properties was shot. I found out that this was the result of robbery gone wrong. The contractor and two of his workers...

Hi everyone we have several rentals in the Los Angeles area. For tenant turnover we often have to do basic cleaning, flooring, paint, caulk etc.

For this we go with the cheapest labor possible. I found a "handyman" ...

Because I decided not to invest in the very same triplex I've been renting from for many years, I have to move out (long story).  I can't focus on learning about REI while I have a deadline to move out of my place.  I...