I have been searching for investment opportunities for a few months now and had zero luck.  The single family properties that look reasonable for a flip or flip and hold are snatched up for a lot higher than what my n...

I am from Central Illinois and have been reading a ton of blogs about self storage success. It’s something I would be interested in trying out, but my question is: how do you determine whether or not a market is too s...

I had a good first quarter as far as appraisals are concerned. I am wrapping up my last appraisal for a while, a 180,000 square foot warehouse. Unfortunately the market for that type of property is pretty thin; howe...

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Yesterday 1/12/12, I got a 6plex under contract in southern California. Four 2bd+1 and Two 1+1. Owner is financing with me putting 30% down. Building is currently fully occupied. What documentation should I...

I am a complete newbie, but I've been searching for property dilligently for the past 6 months and I believe this one has potential... what are your thoughts?# of units: 20all 1 bedroomall 360 sq ftasking price: $379k...

Would you buy a 2-4 unit property that needs 85% increase in rent to match market rate and purchase price?

So I have developed this theory. I have had the discussion with only a handful of folks but was interested to see what the BP Nation thought. I have tough skin, so if you think I am crazy, just let me know, no big d...

Our insurer for an urban, commercial multifamily inspected our property and sent a cancellation notice pending correction of a laundry list of BS, including a sidewalk with a 1" max lip and Virginia Creeper on the sid...

Story 1: A perfect timing I could never dream ofCharlie Munger had a famous quote saying "You make most of your money in a bear market, you just don't realize it at the time". When I first read about this quote, I tho...

So I just got home from my RDE 3 day seminar, and it was worth it for $199; however, they demonstrated this software called Rich Dad Real Estate Success Software that is not included in the basic training.. I really l...