The CRE CarnageThis exogenous and unexpected shock to the economy has proven to be a devastating blow to some and a gut check to others. Seemingly strong businesses have buckled under the unprecedented economic condi...

I am currently liquidating my portfolio, which formerly held my rentals. I was able to package three of them in one deal, which ended up breaking even/not profitable (A little bummed on this one since I think the buye...

I'm thinking of buying US real estate as an overseas investor. How important is it for me to be able to easily visit my target market? I can get a direct flight to major metropolitan areas, but it would be much more d...

Hello everyone I'm excited to be a part of this platform and I'm looking to buy an investment property.  I live in the Salinas CA and medium homes are priced right around $450-500K.  The way the real estate market is ...

I am interested in hearing thoughts on Baltimore City as a place to invest in real estate. I have been optimistic of late with how constructive the manifestations have been here relative to the other areas of the coun...

Here’s the short question: Should we buy 1-2 rental properties next year using a 25% down payment, or save/wait 24-36 months and begin a cycle of buy in cash and getting delayed financing.

Here’s the context: My wi...

Selling Homes in the World of Real Estate: Introduction

In order to revive the nearly unprofitable real estate market it is important that more and more homes are staged. This is a simple concept that ens...

I’m looking to buy and hold with a cash flow emphasis but a long term outlook. Section 8 looks like the best deal on mid to low end attached and semiattached units in Baltimore. Rents are the same for section 8 as for...

As I recall WA does not allow fractionalized deed of trusts for real estate, but a friend of mine actually participated in one as a lender on a 4-plex investment in Seattle. The borrowers stopped paying him so he want...

I currently live in CA and can't leave in the forceable future. My current goal is to buy a single family residence and rent it out (Not sure if I want to do that in CA). I've read a couple books, so far including  "R...