I have been working on setting up a modest vacation rental in the Portland metro area. In the past, friends of mine were raving about VRBO, telling me it really does work- and they had a reasonable fee structure. But ...

HiI bought two properties this year and sold them for a profit. It is my understanding the profit from those flips will be treated as active income and subject to self employment tax. However I didn't even lift a fing...

This is a general question... Do you think solar is worth it, for an area like a desert with plenty of sun and hot summers (AC blasting) raking up big electricity bills? But also more specific... Would you think that ...

I'm in the process of trying to sell my duplex but have noticed how small the market is for investors compared to regular single family buyers.  I am a little dismayed at the lack of interest and am worried it will ta...

I’ve heard that people lose everything when they’re overleveraged. When would you say people lose their shirt in RE investing, when debt to equity ratios are to high or when their debt to cash reserve ratios are too h...

I am an absolute newbie with regard to buying notes. I have done over $15M worth of real estate transactions but have yet to do a single note transaction. So...note experts, need your advice. But before I ask for y...

I've done some preliminary research on going solar for my primary residence (two unit with flat roof and almost no shade according to comed and project sunroof by google)
Ive run my numbers a few times and I understa...

Looking for insights and opinions on my personal situation.  I am exploring the transition into NNN investing because I'm tired of residential tenants.  If someone's heat or toilet is broken I would rather that not be...

I've heard some intriguing things about EIULs which are basically investment grade life insurance policies that can build up cash value for tax free use later in life.

Does anyone on here have an EIUL policy? If so, ...

Well,You guys all likely made your resolutions for this new 2015 year.  Not to dump a bucket of ice-cold water on you, but just to remind you newbies out there - it's a lot easier to get in than to stay in this game.T...