So my wife and I are starting to look for a house to buy with our IRA, and then rent out, probably in Florida. This is something we have been considering for a couple years, and understand the procedure and rules. ...

It seems in this day and age, I constantly find myself looking to men of the past for guidance and advice: Warren Buffet, Abraham Lincoln, Dale Carnegie, Earl Nightingale, Thomas Jefferson, just to name a few. I do no...

If I may ask: What are the benefits of NOT getting in touch with the agency for buyer of real estate, either house or apartment, and what are benefits for seller (current owner) who wants to sell his or her property? ...

Hi, for a newbie who just starting out, no job, no house, no asset, not much cash in pocket... I would like to know how the other guys who started out in this kinda situation make it?

Any experience to share? :cry:

I just finished EOY tax planning sessions with my clients, and Roth conversion was one of the topics. It reminded me how confused most investors are about Roth and prompted me to write this long post. Since Roth-relat...

Have a friend who wants to wholesale. I wasn't quite sure as to the first step. Curious how people here find their inventory? Anyone using online platforms for property identification? What are the next steps?

How long is the seasoning period to do a cash-out refinance into a conventional mortgage if the property is completely paid off? I've read somewhere that it is usually six months but doesn't specify if that 6-month s...

I've got a good long-standing relationship w/ a guy who owns a commercial construction company.   He's got a diverse and skilled staff on his payroll,  and I know they've got the ability to do any sort of work that mi...

My broker's fee is 6% on all listing contracts. Yes, everything is negotiable but how do other agents counter when a seller says "6% is too high". How do you make the seller see your value in that 6%? How often do you...

We just purchased a house that needs renovation. Mostly cosmetic. While showing another house of ours, one of the couples expressed interest in seeing this one that we are about to start working on. Once they saw it t...