This post is more to organize my thoughts and collect feedback on the direction others might take. Here goes some background information.My rental in Des Moines failed the rental inspection for the following reasons. ...

I have been meeting with several folks who would like to combine funds and start a real estate investing group. Any advice on whether or not it is good to have a focused strategy/target or more of a broad less defined...

I am getting ready to start my first fix and flip. I have a decent background of remodeling and I have a problem with perfectionism. I take great pride in my work so I want it to be top quality. This somewhat goes aga...

Hi everyone,So, I am almost a real estate agent. Just have to take the exam. In the meantime, what steps should I be taking or investigating regarding a social media presence?I have personal Facebook, Twitter, Pintere...

I just passed my real estate exam here in beautiful Portland, Oregon, and I'm looking for a company to hang my license with. So far I've interviewed with KW and John L. Scott, and I was a little surprised that they ch...

Privlo is a new lending platform that connects homeowners who can’t qualify at the bank, with private money lenders. But once the website actually launches, will Privlo be in compliance with new regulations under t...

I have one rental property - a house that I used to live in for 5 years. Each of the past tenants have been great and I have been very transparent with them - we're looking for the right fit, someone that will take ca...

I would like to add cold calling to my repertoire to find deals.Problem is I do not really have any experience doing it, and frankly I don't love the phone so not something that comes naturally to me.  I can talk to s...

Good day everyone,Hoping to find out more about investing in a halfway house/sober living house/shelter care house.  I work in the social services field and have become aware of these types of places and am wanting to...

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...