Rent control can have significant implications for real estate investors, both positive and negative, depending on the specifics of the rent control laws and the investor's strategy. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how...

Dear Mr. Bernanke, Ms. Yellen, and the entire FOMC,

I am writing this belated letter to thank you for the $4,000,000,000,000 (Trillion) in monetary base, countless billions in MBS purchases, and aggressive ...

Just closed on my first rental unit Nov 9.  The inherited tenant's lease is good through September 2019.  Lease says I can't break it on my own...and it doesn't say anything about whether a mutual agreement can break ...

Hi there,I’ve been reading various posts on this site and like the honest opinions that exist here. Too many real estate sites are fluff with no numbers or sense to back up opinions. I’m looking for some strategic adv...

Is cashing out a 401K to invest in RE a terrible idea?According to an online early cash out calculator, I'd be paying a hefty fine and taxes on the balance, receiving less than half the current balance.  I've been con...

I will potentially be purchasing a property sub2 the existing mortgage of $92,000.00, property worth $125K as is, seller says depreciated to $0, I will give a $10K note balloon due 10 years @ 0% interest and $100 ...

The entire left coast has become a joke. Landloards can't enforce lease terms and basically have to let tenants live for free while they damage the hell out of the place (situation I'm facing).Attorney I spoke with to...

I have recently been talking to a few local lenders about transitioning from small real estate investing (I own 5 small homes in rural areas) to purchasing larger, multi-unit housing.  Since I am currently showing a l...

This is a bit of an Asset protection and Tax consequence question.If I buy a property for 100k (100k is my basis) , 5 years later it's worth 400k, that means I have a 300k capital gain.1 - If I sell the property after...