How do you measure your investment results?  Do you measure them against other investors?  Or do you use an absolute number for yourself e.g. % return?So far investors I have talked to do not care what other people ar...

Have you partnered up with someone on a real estate deal, where it got really ugly for one reason or another? Do you have a partnership horror story?

If so, please share it so we can all learn how to protect ourselv...

Hi All, I am looking to get your opinion as to what you would do if you were in my situation.. and what I potentially can do.Situation:I have some not so ideal inherited tenants that I have been living next door with ...

I'm getting stationed in norfolk Virginia soon and desperately want to get involved in real estate there. I want to invest in a duplex and sublet (hopefully using that term right) to people I am around, other military...

Hello all, I am just starting out in this real estate investing business and I need advice from like-minded individuals. I went to one of those "guru" classes last August and ended up purchasing a course package. Befo...

BP,I am just getting my start in real estate investing with the intention of it becoming my full time career within 3-5 years from now.  My current living situation is living in an apartment with my long time girlfrie...

I know that this post is long, however, I think that it can provide some insight into the process of getting a portfolio loan for those willing to take the time and effort to read it.
My Portfolio Loan Story
I feel ...

I finally took the plunge and purchased my first property last month and now I have the fever! LOL. I am now zeroing in on short term rentals. Specifically in Galena, IL which from first glance seems to have the abil...

I'm curious where the seemingly commonplace 50/50 split for NPN joint ventures came from? Is it simply supply/demand in that this price still brings enough capital to the table to do all the deals sponsors are looking...

Hello, my name is Joseph and I am currently serving in the United States Navy, however, I separate soon and was thinking about doing some real-estate dealing with Military Personnel. I've been told it was pretty simpl...