I went to local REI talk on self-directed IRA investing. Do you think it is worth converting a traditional IRA and investing in real estate via that vehicle? Thanks. Steve

I live in an over 55 community that is largely built, but has some vacant land. A portion of this vacant land is to be a parking lot should the rest of the property ever be developed, so it's a commons. This is the lo...

I am relatively new to real estate and am in the process of trying to save for a down payment. Right now I am stashing money away in a savings account earning 2% (not a lot, but better than most savings accounts). I a...

Hello all,  I have recently stumbled across a commercial project in Boston that was a "Net Zero Neighborhood".  In short this means that it produces more energy than it consumes.  This type of project I believe has tr...

...I can save/accumulate $15,000- $20,000 per year to acquire properties....realistically, how many properties for buy and hold can I acquire per year at this rate?...just trying to set proper expectations and to s...

Bad advice = If you ever find yourself in prison, go up to the biggest guy and punch him square in the face! Good advice = If you're looking to work with an investor agent call up the biggest brokers in the town, usua...

I see a lot of conversations around whether or not investors should get their Realtor license, but was wondering if anyone has other licenses that have been worth getting? Maybe interior design, home inspector, apprai...

"Back in the day" when taking a sales class in college, we were taught to write down every objection to our product, and then a response for that objection.  Lets do this for real estate objections/fears and how to ov...

Hi All, I'm back in buying mode and having a heck of a time keeping track of what properties I'm looking at and notes about each of them. Is there any software, preferably free but I'll consider anything that can help...

Hey BP!My goal is to become an agent part time and represent buyers who want to build a new home.Do you think this is a viable option?Here are some details:I have been doing Sales/Marketing for 9 years and currently ...