Made our first deal on a buy and hold. Is it better to pay cash or finance personally or pay cash or finance through our business?

I live in Southern California where we're lucky to have a number of long-running investment groups. No matter the topic, I enjoy attending meetings to meet other investors face to face. This week I've been busy - atte...

What is your opinion on providing a list of comps to the appraiser when you meet them at the property? I want to do everything I can to help the appraiser and get a fair valuation,but I also don't want to offend them ...

Hi everyone... For those who have painted, how do you do it? Do you go at it alone or with help? I've found it to be a long, boring task, but wanted to take on the job at my own house we picked up for the experience a...

Hey guys, I see a lot of experienced investors here who have at least had one deal under their belt. Everybody has been a newbie at one point. What is one thing you wish you had known when you first started out, what ...

Hello everyone!So I've been a member going on four years now.  Never even filled out my profile until recently.  I always had an interest in real estate, but at the time that I joined I was looking around for differe...

I have been told that in college I won't have enough time to house hack but to me it sems like a stronger option than just renting for 4 years. Any thoughts? Also was thinking about buying a condo to rent out instead ...

Now I'm not a wealthy guy and I didn't come from wealth but my dad has a close friend who has made millions in real estate. Tomorrow I get to meet with this guy and pick his brain. He's retired and said he will give m...

Hi everyone,My M2M tenant just informed me he went to court on Monday and now has to pay $476/month for child support. Rent is $450/month. He said he just wanted me to know things might get tight. I said I'm sorry to ...

Since my last post I have been taking action practicing with the rental property calculator  to analyze properties. I have also watched both webinars on analyzing properties (they really helped). However, I am still h...