Hello,I am a college student majoring in Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Toledo.  My interest in real estate was sparked by my step father.  It wasn't until recently that I started actually tak...

How to Gage Economic Conditions

These are ways to determine economic conditions:

- Local Sales Tax Reports - paying close attention to the major factors affecting the major employers

- Auto sales - dig down to le...

Where I'm from is a bit of a complex answer, so instead I'll just say that my (stationary) friends and family are on the middle western side of Florida between Holiday and Sarasota. Most of them are in Pinellas or Hil...

Hi all,

What a great information resource BP is huh? I decided that it's time to put myself out here for a short introduction. My name is Kyle Mcneil and I am new to REI. I have spent considerable energy investin...

Hi!I have a duplex near the beach and will be living in one side. My only rental option for the other side are rentals over 30 days, due to our financing with FHA. The property is zoned for vacation rentals and in the...

Hey All, 
Without going into too much detail about a potential tenant, i'm wondering how to evaluate the reaseon a recent (July 2023) late payment for an applicant. 
The combined applicants (2 adults) have 4.7x rent...

New member from Green Valley, Illinois. I'm 21 with a fiancé and a child on the way. I'm very motivated to provide for my new family and am currently working two full time jobs with the intent to invest my saved money...

My husband and I are contemplating purchasing a condo or small house in one of the desert cities (near Rancho Mirage/Palm Springs/Indio/etc.), that we would enjoy in the summer half of the year and then rent to snowbi...

I made the jump about a year ago to explore Real Estate as a professional. Thought I would share my story here. I strive to be the best in any chosen profession and have become a great technician and leader in my curr...

Hello Everybody,
I live in Northern California and grew up in the Scottsdale, AZ area, where my family still lives.  I own a town home there as a rental property, and I wanted to figure out what advice you could give...