I am simply beside myself. I am VERY new to SC...and about to put in an offer on a home only to realize the HOA forbids ANY home businesses of ANY kind. My career is in family based home child care (6 or less kids)......

If you had to guess, what is the success rate in real estate investing?  Success being defined by someone being able to live above average lifestyle strictly based upon their earnings in real estate.I bet its below 5%...

Hi all, I'm a new member here, I've been wanting to own rental properties for a while and finally, I pulled the trigger and now in the process of my first rental!! After I sign the contract, I feel like I'm getting cl...

Hey guys,This post is mainly just to share where I'm at with this process, provide opportunities for myself to network with others in the area, and so I can periodically update.  I have connected with several members ...

I may be the only one with these property management issues but it seems to be a recurring theme.

I've owned 4 rental units in a particular farm area. Almost without fail every single property management company I've...

First, a little about me. My wife and I have had a few really good years with our business so I took the profits and spent the last year building a small portfolio of 21 units in Columbus and Newark, OH. We have quite...

This is my first experience with this, and to be honest, I'm panicking.  A former tenant that just vacated a property I own is suing for multiple items and a large amount of money.  Mostly on items they're claiming we...

I have a question... I'm an out of state investor and I find properties through the MLS and Loopnet.  Thus, I ask my agents to go out and take a video walkthrough of the property so I can decide on whether to make an ...

What would you choose - a 20% cash on cash return in a decent neighborhood or 35% cash on cash return in not the best neighborhood? Everything else being equal.

If you could also explain why you would choose one over...

Hi all.  I have a deal I'm I have listed with the agent that brought it to me.  Originally listed as a rather heavy rehab deal.  I got the job done just a little over budget and the hold was longer than expected but o...