I'll be closing on my 6-plex in the next couple of weeks, so I'm starting to plan out my remodel for the 2 vacant/semi-gutted units. I need to do flooring, cabinets, bathroom, wall repair and paint. My goal for this p...

Just wondering since next year is the "big" birthday, anyone start out their real estate investment career or on the path to wealth around 50 years old? I could kick myself for not starting sooner and for the past...

Greetings BP!As a newbie I'm trying to absorb as much of the great info here as possible. I'm scheduled to attend my first REIA meeting this evening. However when I received the confirmation email it indicated a regis...

I recently came across a small duplex that is FSBO in a ghetto. I've heard about the strong cash flow properties in low income areas can produce but I'm also aware of the downfalls of investing in not so favorable are...

Hello everyone, my name is Nate I'm from San Diego California and I am brand new to the real estate community. I'm in the process of rebuilding my credit and about to invest around $50,000. I've been doing a lot of re...

I'm trying to understand how tax sales work in Texas to see if it's something I want to pursue further. I'll appreciate corrections or confirmations on the things I think I know and answers to the things I don't.I und...

I made an offer on a fourplex...230K, rents per zillow 750$/unit per month but seller says his income is 3.5K per month...They say that, if I am undertanding it correctly, expenses are 40%...( which makes it about 1.2...

The subject line sums up what I am asking.  A little background on why I am asking:I have two girls and they are likely a little to young to jump in and help, but I want to collect some ideas to get them started as th...

Hello everyone!  I am a new investor in the process of building my real estate savings, and I'd love to hear where everyone is keeping their own money while waiting to invest it into real estate.  I want something wit...

It seemed like only a few years ago that it was a bit simpler to make money in the DFW market, but recently I've been hearing a fair bit of cynicism related to buying and renting single-family homes.  Is this true or ...